"Females were actually more likely to engage in delinquent acts if they reported higher levels of emotional intelligence."

The research is referenced by the article. http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2014/11/dark-side-of-emotional-...

and here's a PDF link to the paper:

Sex differences in the relationship between sensation seeking, trait emotional intelligence and delinquent behaviour https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264956539_Sex_diffe...