But he’s in prison with men just like him; who have committed similar crimes and are of similar character. I really didn’t think he would be seen as remarkable in that environment.
This isn't how it works. Burglars, men who have committed gbh, even those who've committed domestic abuse, really don't see themselves on the same level as sex offenders and child abusers. Not to say they're good guys by any means - many will happily take out a prison guard for shits and giggles. But the ultimate kudos in higher security prisons is to take out a rapist or child abuser. They are the marked men.