Crime to steal lead from clergyman (5)
I believe the answer is:
arson
'crime' is the definition.
(crime of illegally starting a fire)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for arson that I've seen before include "Malicious burning to destroy property" , "Sonar (anag.)" , "Iniquitous behaviour" , "matchplay, say?" , "criminal fire-raising" .)