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Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Indian Express
Top 10 Indian states with highest crime rate: Delhi ranks 5th, see which states outranks the national capital
Top 10 Indian states with highest crime rate: India, home to over 140 crore people, is the most populous country in the world. With its vast population spread across diverse states, each region faces its own set of challenges. Among the more pressing issues in certain areas is the alarming rate of crime. It threatens public safety, disrupts everyday life, and development. As per the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2024, crime trends have shifted noticeably across the country. While there have been minor ups and downs in the overall national crime figures, some states have seen a sharp rise in specific categories of crime. Factors such as poverty, unemployment, lack of education, social unrest, and even political instability often play a role in impacting crime rates. Understanding which states have higher crime rates helps people stay aware and allows authorities to better focus their efforts on law enforcement and public safety. In this article, we take a closer look at the top 10 Indian states with the highest crime rates, based on the number of reported crimes per capita. From theft and robbery to violent offenses and crimes against women, the range is wide and deeply concerning. Source: National Crime Records Bureau Uttar Pradesh tops the list with the highest number of reported crimes in the country. A per capita rate of 7.4 reflects the ongoing struggle to maintain order in a densely populated state. Incidents ranging from theft and assault to communal violence continue to pose serious law and order challenges. Despite being one of the least populated states, Arunachal Pradesh reports the second-highest crime rate per capita. Security restrictions like limited night movement in certain areas reveal the underlying safety issues, compounded by remote locations and tough terrain that hinder policing efforts. Jharkhand remains burdened by deep-rooted issues like Naxalite influence, illegal mining operations, and poor infrastructure in rural zones. A per capita crime rate of 5.3 indicates not only high crime levels but also potential underreporting and enforcement gaps. Known for its scenic beauty, Meghalaya struggles with rising crime, particularly in tribal belts. The per capita figures are troubling, especially considering the state's small population, pointing to a spike in localised law and order concerns. The national capital continues to face a high crime burden, with 5.0 incidents per person reported. Despite being a hub for governance and law enforcement, Delhi sees persistent issues such as gender violence, theft, and street-level crimes that affect residents and visitors alike. Assam's crime landscape is shaped by its history of political unrest and ethnic conflicts. The crime rate reflects incidents ranging from localized disputes to more serious insurgency-linked violence in sensitive border districts. In Chhattisgarh, the ongoing Maoist insurgency and lack of access to remote tribal regions continue to fuel the crime rate. Long-standing security challenges and slow judicial response have left many vulnerable to both violence and injustice. Haryana and Odisha both report identical crime rates but face different issues. Haryana has seen a surge in urban crimes, including gang activity and violence against women, while Odisha grapples with rural offenses and policing gaps in its interior regions. While Andhra Pradesh boasts relatively strong governance structures, crime remains a concern. The state has recorded an uptick in digital scams, financial fraud, and domestic violence—highlighting the evolving nature of crime in a modernising society.
The Print
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Only 144 availed funds allotted for poor prisoners in two yrs, Maharashtra tops list, says MHA
According to the home ministry data, in the scheme's first year, fiscal 2023-24, only three states (Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand) utilised the funds and 17 prisoners were provided assistance. The scheme was launched in 2023, providing cash bail of up to Rs 40,000 and penalty payment of up to Rs 25,000 per prisoner to reduce the overcrowding of prisons and help the needy. New Delhi: Two years after the Union home ministry launched the 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme, only 144 prisoners have been provided assistance under it. The maximum beneficiaries are from Maharashtra, followed by Madhya Pradesh, according to data presented Tuesday in the Lok Sabha. In fiscal 2024-25, Maharashtra provided assistance to 33 prisoners, while Madhya Pradesh did for 25 prisoners. The next is Uttarakhand which aided 11 prisoners. Sikkim provided assistance to only one prisoner. In the ongoing fiscal so far, Maharashtra has provided assistance to 23 prisoners till July, while four other states have also used the scheme. Data for all states was not presented in the list. Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in his response in the Lok Sabha, said guidelines for implementation of the scheme were shared with all states and union territories on 19 June, 2023, and an annual financial outlay of Rs 20 crore provided for fiscals 2024, 2025 and 2026. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was designated as the central nodal agency for implementation of the scheme. According to the ministry data, Rs 28.67 lakh have so far been utilised by the states under the scheme. Maharashtra secured up to Rs 5.27 lakh and Rs 3.84 lakh in the previous fiscal and the ongoing one, respectively. Administration and management of prisons and prisoners is the responsibility of state governments/UT administrations. The ministry claims that it has reviewed the progress of the scheme regularly and provided the required guidance to states/UTs. It has also directed them to raise awareness about the scheme and ensure that meetings of 'empowered committees' are held to maximise coverage under it. Based on the home ministry guidelines, the committee assesses the requirement of financial support in each case for securing bail or for payment of fine, etc. and, based on its decision, the district collector or district magistrate draws money from the designated account under the scheme. Also, if an undertrial is not released from jail within seven days of order of grant of bail, then the jail authority has to inform the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority. The authority would then inquire into the financial condition of the prisoner with the help of district social workers, NGOs, district probation officer and revenue officer. Also Read: The 7 criminal gangs of Delhi run from inside jail, use juveniles & apps such as Telegram Problem of overcrowding According to the National Prison Portal, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of prisoners at 92,166, followed by Bihar with 53,274, and Madhya Pradesh with 46,107. Maharashtra has around 40,495 prisoners. In Delhi, there are 16 prisons with around 19,500 prisoners against the sanctioned capacity of 10,026. 'There has been a steady increase in prisoner population over the last few years,' an official from Delhi's Tihar Jail told ThePrint. Amit Dwivedi, a criminal lawyer in Delhi, too asserted that 'overcrowding has become a serious issue in Delhi jails'. The courts take time in granting bail to first-time offenders, and usually, for petty crimes, it is expensive, and costs around Rs 20,000, he added. According to Arvind Rambachan Singh, a criminal lawyer practising in the Bombay High Court, most prisoners are in for petty crimes, are from underprivileged backgrounds and find it difficult to furnish a bail amount of Rs 5,000-10,000. 'In such cases, bail should be provided to prisoners on a personal bond,' he told ThePrint. Harshita Mishra, a legal professional, who has worked with legal service institutions, said: 'Many matters are taken up by the UTRC (Under Trial Review Committee) and an application is moved on behalf of undertrials unable to furnish bail bonds.' She said that DLSAs don't have regular meetings with the authorities concerned for recommending names under the aid scheme, and that National Legal Services Authority has taken up this matter and steps are under way to ensure regular meetings. 'Many undertrials are vagabonds with no ascertainable address. This is also acting as an impediment,' she explained. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: No, lockdown isn't like a prison. I was in Tihar, Dasna and Rohtak Jails for 14 years
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
8,947 UAPA Cases Filed Between 2018 and 2022, Only 2 Scrapped: Government
New Delhi: Only two cases filed under the stringent anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, were quashed by courts across the country between 2018 and 2022, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented data from the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report on "Crime in India", which showed that 6,503 individuals were charge-sheeted under the UAPA during the period, while 252 people were convicted for the offences. The country-wide data presented by the minister showed that two cases were quashed in Kerala in 2022. Law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 8,947 individuals under the UAPA between 2018 and 2022, with 2,633 arrests in Jammu and Kashmir, followed by 2,162 in Uttar Pradesh. According to the data, 1,421 arrests were made in the country under the anti-terror law in 2018, 1,948 in 2019, 1,321 in 2020, 1,621 in 2021 and 2,636 in 2022.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Only 2 UAPA cases filed between 2018 and 2022 quashed: Govt
Only two cases filed under the stringent anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, were quashed by courts across the country between 2018 and 2022, Parliament was informed on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented data from the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report on "Crime in India", which showed that 6,503 individuals were charge-sheeted under the UAPA during the period, while 252 people were convicted for the offences. The country-wide data presented by the Minister showed that two cases were quashed in Kerala in 2022. Law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 8,947 individuals under the UAPA between 2018 and 2022, with 2,633 arrests in Jammu and Kashmir, followed by 2,162 in Uttar Pradesh. According to the data, 1,421 arrests were made in the country under the anti-terror law in 2018, 1,948 in 2019, 1,321 in 2020, 1,621 in 2021 and 2,636 in 2022.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Eight-fold rise in cybercrime cases against children from 2018 to 2022: Govt
New Delhi, The number of cybercrime cases against children has seen a nearly eight-fold jump from 232 in 2018 to 1,823 in 2022, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Eight-fold rise in cybercrime cases against children from 2018 to 2022: Govt In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar provided data on cybercrimes against children from the National Crime Records Bureau database, which showed that 232 such cases were registered in 2018, 306 in 2019, 1,102 in 2020, 1,376 in 2021 and 1,823 in 2022. From just four cases reported in 2018, the number of cases of cyber blackmail of children increased to 74 in 2022, the data showed. Cases of cyber pornography, hosting or publication of obscene sexual materials depicting children increased over 26 times from 44 such cases reported in 2018 to 1,171 in 2022. Cases of cyber bullying and stalking rose from 40 to 158 during this period, it said. Kumar said the NCRB compiles and publishes the statistical data on crime in its publication "Crime in India". The latest published report is for 2022. The minister was asked about specific measures being taken to increase cybersecurity awareness and digital safety education among children in the northeast, particularly in tribal areas, and measures being taken by the government to enhance child-friendly cybercrime reporting mechanisms. He said a special booklet is being designed by I4C in collaboration with Information Security Education and Awareness on cyber hygiene, especially targeted at women and children, and it will be delivered to schools and district centres in northeastern states. "I4C is also in touch with NCERT to include a cyber hygiene chapter in course curriculum which will be taught in schools of northeast states, as well," Kumar said. He said I4C has published newspaper ads on cybercrime awareness in north eastern states in local languages as well. "Awareness audio and video messages have been telecast through local FM and TV channels all across India, including the NE states. I4C has also collaborated with Department of Posts to publicise cyber awareness messages in post offices of North eastern rural and urban areas," the minister said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
