In 2022, more than *** million FIRs were filled for crimes under Indian Penal Code and Special and Local Laws in India. This was a decrease from the previous year's value. However, this was a significant decrease from the cases filed in 2015.

Crime Trends in India from 2001 to 2020

A Statistical Overview of Criminal Victimization and Offender Action

By Rajanand Ilangovan [source]

About this dataset

This Dataset provides an up-to-date analysis of crime trends in India from 2001 to the present. It contains complete information about different types of crimes such as rape, murder, and theft that were committed across India. By analyzing this dataset we can determine the areas where crimes were most prevalent, what type of offenders were usually involved in the crime and which year had the highest number of registered cases. Additionally, we can also analyse which group experienced most complaints and what kind of punishments or consequences they faced like departmental enquiries, magisterial enquiries or police personnel trials completed. This data set is perfect for further research into crime trends in India and will help us better understand why certain types of crimes take place more frequently than others

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How to use the dataset

• Area Name (state or UT) where the crime was reported. • Year in which the crime was reported. • Subgroup (type of crime). • Number of cases registered, number of cases reported for departmental action etc., related to a particular type of crime and state/UT.
• Number of complaints/cases declared false/unsubstantiated, number of police personnel convictions etc., related to a particular type of crime and state/UT.
• Number of cases in which offenders were others known persons to the victims, neighbours or relatives to the victims etc., related to a particular type of crime and state/UT.

By studying this dataset one might explore different angles by analysing factors like:

• What are the top states with high rate criminal activities? Which areas are relatively safer?
• Are any states witnessing higher incidences than national average levels? Alternatively, are there any regions which have recorded lower rates than national average levels?
• What is trend between sub crimes across India both regional & time wise? How has it changed over time ? (2001-20) ;
Movement among crimes on monthly basis during period 2001 - 2020 Comparison among ages , genders & professions involved with Crime Rates && Timeline comparison between Types Of Crime , Crimes Involving Police Personnel Contractors in Crimes as timeline . Immigration Report . Is absolute difference btw urban & rural up from previous years ? Open conversations about what government efforts need more focus & why . Fundamentals impacting reducing / increasing rate behind closed doors . Any impactful key insights about SelfDefence Degree given out that year highlighting decreasing / increasing amount if increase thenwhat extra activity got curated btw that law was enacted vs before enactment if possible Outliers Analysis on same murders done by pediphiles or sexual assault against women under minorities if exists

Research Ideas

• Analyzing crime trends over time by analyzing the Year, Sub_group and Area_Name columns to understand different types of crimes and patterns of criminal activity in India.

• Evaluating the effectiveness of police response to different types of crimes, such as comparing the CPA_-_Cases_Registered, CPA_-_Cases_Reported_for_Dept._Action and CPB_-_Police_PersonnelAcquitted data fields across different time periods, sub-groups and areas to assess how well law enforcement is responding to crimes reported.

• Tracking changes in punishment awarded for different crimes by analyzing the CPC_-_Police_-Personnel_-Major-Punishment_-awarded data field for changes over ti...

In 2022, there were 1952 crime cases reported per 100,000 inhabitants in the Indian city of Delhi. This was followed by the city of Kochi, with over *** thousand criminal cases that year.

Data on total Accidental deaths and suicides for 2021

In 2022, over ** out of every 100 thousand women in India were victims of a crime. In comparison to the last year's figures, a rise in the crime rate was observed. Several psychological and patriarchal factors can result in an escalation of crime against women.

India Cyber Crime: IPC Section: Number of Cases Registered data was reported at 33,798.000 Unit in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,384.000 Unit for 2021. India Cyber Crime: IPC Section: Number of Cases Registered data is updated yearly, averaging 738.000 Unit from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2022, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,798.000 Unit in 2022 and a record low of 176.000 Unit in 2008. India Cyber Crime: IPC Section: Number of Cases Registered data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Crime – Table IN.CRA001: Crime Statistics.

Historical dataset showing India crime rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

Data on Crimes in India - total crimes, crime rate, conviction rate, crimes against women and children, cyber crimes, chargesheeting rate.

Introduction

Crime statistics: Crime Statistics serve as a crucial tool for understanding and addressing criminal activities within a society. In India, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), established in 1986, is responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data across the country. This data collection aids in identifying trends, allocating resources, and formulating policies to combat crime effectively.

In 2024, India reported a crime rate of 445.9 incidents per 100,000 people, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.56% compared to the previous year. The most prevalent crimes included theft, robbery, and assault. Notably, rape cases increased by 1.1%, and kidnappings saw a surge of 5.1%.

Regional disparities were evident, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest per capita crime rate at 7.4, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 5.8, and Jharkhand at 5.3. Urban areas continued to experience higher crime rates compared to rural regions.

The NCRB employs a systematic approach to crime data analysis, encompassing five key steps: collection, categorization, analysis, dissemination, and evaluation. This methodology ensures that the data is not only accurate but also actionable, facilitating informed decision-making by law enforcement agencies and policymakers.

Understanding crime statistics is essential for developing effective strategies to enhance public safety and reduce criminal activities across the nation.

These numbers don't tell the whole story, but they give us a good starting point to understand what's happening in our communities. They can be used as tools to help criminal justice professionals anticipate increased risk of crime.

In India in 2022, the crime rate against children in the capital territory of Delhi was at ***** per 100,000 children. This was followed by the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar with *** reported cases per 100,000 child population.

Theft was the most frequently committed crime against foreign nationals in India in 2022. ** total incidents of theft against foreigners occurred that year, which included ** instances of theft committed against foreign tourists.

The dataset contains year-, state and city-wise compiled data on number and rate of crimes committed against children in the india cities with over 2 million population, as per annual yearly crime records data published by National Crimes Records Bureau (NCRB)

NCRB functions as the repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators. Subsequently, NCRB was entrusted with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating and implementing the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). NCRB also compiles and publishes National Crime Statistics i.e. Crime in India, Accidental Deaths & Suicides and also Prison Statistics. These publications serve as principal reference point by policy makers, police, criminologists, researchers and media, both in India and abroad. NCRB has been conferred with Silver award during Digital India Awards 2016 under Open Data Championship category from the Government of India for uploading Crime Statistics since 1953 on Govt. Portal.This layer contains information on violent crime incidence (crime head-wise as well as state/ UT wise) during 2010 - 2022, which was published by the Bureau on their website. Along with total violent crimes from 2010 to 2020, following related information are also available in the attribute table:Mid Year Projected PopulationRate of Violent Crimes in 2022 Charge sheeting Rate in 2022Source: https://www.ncrb.gov.in/crime-in-india-year-wise.html?year=2022&keyword= Pg No 195This map layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any question or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

India Court Conviction Rate data was reported at 54.200 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 57.000 % for 2021. India Court Conviction Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 42.500 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.200 % in 2020 and a record low of 38.500 % in 2012. India Court Conviction Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Crime – Table IN.CRA001: Crime Statistics.

The number of recorded cases of crimes including theft, burglary, dacoity, robbery, criminal breach of trust, and cheating, measured per lakh population, is known as the crime rate of offences against property. Unlawful actions that deprive people, homes, or enterprises of their mobile or immovable property are the subject of these crimes. The crime rate gives a more accurate view of the prevalence of property-related offences in various locations and eras by normalizing the number of such incidents against the overall population, allowing for comparisons and trend analysis.

India Police Charge-sheeting Rate data was reported at 71.300 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.300 % for 2021. India Police Charge-sheeting Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 78.800 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.700 % in 2005 and a record low of 67.200 % in 2019. India Police Charge-sheeting Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Crime – Table IN.CRA001: Crime Statistics.

India Cyber Crime: IPC Section: Number of Persons Arrested data was reported at 33,798.000 Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,384.000 Person for 2021. India Cyber Crime: IPC Section: Number of Persons Arrested data is updated yearly, averaging 1,148.000 Person from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2022, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,798.000 Person in 2022 and a record low of 195.000 Person in 2008. India Cyber Crime: IPC Section: Number of Persons Arrested data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Crime – Table IN.CRA001: Crime Statistics.

India Cyber Crime: IT Act, 2000: Number of Cases Registered data was reported at 31,908.000 Unit in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 27,427.000 Unit for 2021. India Cyber Crime: IT Act, 2000: Number of Cases Registered data is updated yearly, averaging 2,876.000 Unit from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2022, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31,908.000 Unit in 2022 and a record low of 60.000 Unit in 2003. India Cyber Crime: IT Act, 2000: Number of Cases Registered data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Crime – Table IN.CRA001: Crime Statistics.

This dataset is based on a report 'Crimes against Women(2022)' by National Crime Records Bureau. It contains number of cases been registered across all Indian States/UTs against the crimes been committed against Women (includes adults & minors) that are recognizable within the Indian Penal Code. The gist of crimes mentioned within the dataset are: 1. Murder with Rape/Gang Rape 2. Dowry Deaths (Sec. 304B IPC) 3. Abetment to Suicide of Women (Sec. 305/306 IPC) 4. Miscarriage (Sec. 313 & 314 IPC) 5. Acid Attack (Sec. 326A IPC) 6. Attempt to Acid Attack (Sec. 326B IPC) 7. Cruelty by Husband or his relatives (Sec. 498 A IPC) 8. Kidnapping & Abduction of Women 9. Human Trafficking (Sec. 370 & 370A IPC) 10. Selling of Minor Girls (Sec. 372 IPC) 11. Buying of Minor Girls (Sec. 373 IPC) 12. Rape (Sec. 376 IPC) 13. Attempt to Commit Rape (Sec. 376/511 IPC) 14. Assault on Women with Intent to Outrage her Modesty (Sec. 354 IPC) 15. Insult to the Modesty of Women (Sec. 509 IPC) 16. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 17. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956 (Women Victims cases only) 18. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 19. Cyber Crimes/Information Technology Act (Women Centric Crimes only) 20. Protection of Children from Sexual Violence Act (Girl Child Victims only) 21. Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

Haryana had the highest rates of crime against women in India in 2022 with about *** crimes reported for every 100,000 women. Among the union territories, Delhi had a crime rate against women of *** that year.