Key Findings of the Report (compared to 2022)

• Overall Crime: 6.24 million cases (7.2% rise) registered, in 2023 and crime rate increased to 448.3 per lakh population (from 422.2 in 2022).
  • India witnessed a crime every five seconds in 2023. 
• Changing Pattern: Traditional violent crimes (like rape and dowry deaths) show decline, while cyber, and urban crimes are surging.
  • Cybercrimes: Cybercrime in India rose 31.2% in 2023, with the majority of cases related to fraud, highlighting vulnerabilities from rapid digitalization without adequate cyber hygiene.
  • Metropolitan Cities: Metropolitan cities saw sharper growth (10.6%), highlighting urban pressures and reporting improvements. Delhi saw the highest number of cases. 
• Crime Against Vulnerable Sections: 
  • Women: Crime Against Women rose marginally (o.7%), yet domestic cruelty (29.8%) remains predominant, highlighting persistent patriarchal challenges.
  • SCs and STs: Crimes against scheduled castes (SCs) rose marginally, however, crimes against scheduled tribes (STs) surged 28.8% largely due to ethnic conflicts in states like Manipur.
  • Children: Crimes against children rose (9.2%), with a significant share under POCSO, reflecting both children’s vulnerability and improved reporting under the Act.