Britain is a nation of 'micro-criminals' - here's the sneaky crimes that we're all committing

New research has revealed that we’re a nation of ‘micro-criminals’ – with as many as 74 percent of British people admitting to an incredibly minor crime.

From taking plastic bags without paying for them to people telling porkies about their age in order to get a better deal, it seems that Britons aren’t afraid to commit a minor crime if it means that we can some cash.

Revealing all to YouGov, more than four in ten (43 percent) of respondents confessed that they had paid someone cash-in-hand knowing that they won’t pay tax – making it the most common micro-offence.

It was closely followed by illegal streaming – with respondents admitting to illegally watching TV shows, music or listening to music without paying for it.

And when it came to a gender divide, it seems that men are more likely to be micro-criminals than women – with 77 percent of men admitting an offence, contrasted to 71 percent of women.

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Class was also a major factor, with 78 percent of middle class people admitting carrying out a micro-crime, in contrast to 69 percent of working class people.

Here’s the top 10 microcrimes.

1. Paid someone cash-in-hand so that it costs less, knowing they won’t pay tax: 43%

2. Illegally streamed TV shows, movies or music: 28 %

3. Illegally downloaded TV shows, movies or music: 25%

4. Avoided paying for a fare on public transport: 24%

5. Told someone your food order was to take away rather than eat-in because it costs less: 22%

6. Lied about your own age/situation to get a cheaper deal on something: 19%

7. Taken a plastic bag at a supermarket without paying for it: 17%

8. Lied about your child’s age to get a cheaper deal on something: 16%

9. Refilled your drink without paying extra: 16%

10. Eaten loose fruit/pic n’ mix at a store without paying for it: 12%

11. Put a product through a self-service till for less than it should actually cost: 9%Shameful behaviour, but we’re all guilty of one of these. Right?