$24.$ Overall, it would appear that regarding crime during Stalin's early years,

A$.$ theft increased while concern about committing theft decreased.

B$.$ embezzlement and fraud didn't happen very often, because people in a position to commit those acts had no need to do so$.$

C$.$ violent crimes decreased because of the oversight of the KGB$.$

D$.$ prostitution was rare because few had the funds to purchase such services.

E$.$ the Soviet Union statistics showing a sharp decline in robberies and other theft were completely fabricated.