Somewhat, but the legal cosequences for getting caught and brought to court if you don't have a few thousand to drop on a lawyer will screw up your life. So it happens less.
Not to mention the risk of dealing with trigger happy and corrupt cops.
It isn't good but I doubt the UK punishment would be nearly as harsh or expensive and the possibility of death isn't on the menu when the cops come to arrest them.
Not to mention the risk of dealing with trigger happy and corrupt cops.