Read the text and complete the gaps A-F with the parts of sentences 1-7. One part is extra.
To sum up, even though short-term solutions to the problem of petty crime can be effective, the only way F_______________ , is to deal with the underlying causes. For example, unemployment could lead to petty crime. If the unemployment problem is solved, the problem of petty crime will be solved as well.

• 7. to completely rid society of it
• 1. were available
• 2. to increase police patrols in areas notorious for petty crime
• 3. to focus on some of the reasons why it occurs
• 4. have been introduced
• 5. considering snatching a purse or stealing something from a shop
• 6. unsafe places to live in