Top 10 Indian states with highest crime rates
The NCRB's 2024 crime report provides critical insights into the trends and patterns of criminal activities across the country. By focusing on per capita crime rates, the data presents a more accurate comparison among states, irrespective of population size. Here’s a detailed look at the 10 Indian states with the highest per capita crime rates in 2024:
Uttar Pradesh – Crime Rate: 7.4 per capitaThe state with the most reported crimes is Uttar Pradesh. The per capita crime rate of 7.4 indicates ongoing difficulties in upholding law and order despite a large population. Public safety is still impacted by problems like theft, violent crimes, and intercommunal conflicts.
Arunachal Pradesh – Crime Rate: 5.8 per capitaThis northeastern state ranks second in per capita crime. Night travel restrictions in some regions point to ongoing security concerns. Sparse population and difficult terrain make effective policing a challenge.
Jharkhand – Crime Rate: 5.3 per capitaJharkhand suffers from loopholes in enforcement and underreporting. The state struggles with issues including Maoist violence, illicit mining, and inadequate rural policing, and it has a high crime rate of 5.3.
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Meghalaya – Crime Rate: 5.1 per capitaMeghalaya is often flagged for safety concerns, particularly in certain tribal regions. The crime rate reflects rising incidents despite its small population base.
Delhi – Crime Rate: 5.0 per capita
The capital city continues to report a high rate of crimes per capita. Despite strong administrative focus, issues such as gender-based violence and street crime persist at alarming levels.
Assam – Crime Rate: 4.4 per capitaAssam’s crime rate highlights issues tied to political instability and ethnic tensions. Crimes range from land disputes to insurgency-related violence in border areas.
Chhattisgarh – Crime Rate: 4.0 per capitaMaoist activity and poor accessibility in tribal areas contribute to Chhattisgarh’s crime figures. The state has long struggled with internal security issues and delayed justice.
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Haryana and Odisha – Crime Rate: 3.8 per capitaUrban crime patterns are on the rise in both states. While Odisha's problems are primarily rural in nature, Haryana has seen increases in organized crime and gender-based violence.
Andhra Pradesh – Crime Rate: 3.6 per capitaEven with effective administrative systems, Andhra Pradesh's crime statistics shows an increase in financial fraud, domestic abuse, and cybercrime.
Uttar Pradesh – Crime Rate: 7.4 per capitaThe state with the most reported crimes is Uttar Pradesh. The per capita crime rate of 7.4 indicates ongoing difficulties in upholding law and order despite a large population. Public safety is still impacted by problems like theft, violent crimes, and intercommunal conflicts.
Arunachal Pradesh – Crime Rate: 5.8 per capitaThis northeastern state ranks second in per capita crime. Night travel restrictions in some regions point to ongoing security concerns. Sparse population and difficult terrain make effective policing a challenge.
Jharkhand – Crime Rate: 5.3 per capitaJharkhand suffers from loopholes in enforcement and underreporting. The state struggles with issues including Maoist violence, illicit mining, and inadequate rural policing, and it has a high crime rate of 5.3.
Read more: A temple with thousands of rats — inside Rajasthan’s strangest shrine
Meghalaya – Crime Rate: 5.1 per capitaMeghalaya is often flagged for safety concerns, particularly in certain tribal regions. The crime rate reflects rising incidents despite its small population base.
Delhi – Crime Rate: 5.0 per capita
The capital city continues to report a high rate of crimes per capita. Despite strong administrative focus, issues such as gender-based violence and street crime persist at alarming levels.
Assam – Crime Rate: 4.4 per capitaAssam’s crime rate highlights issues tied to political instability and ethnic tensions. Crimes range from land disputes to insurgency-related violence in border areas.
Chhattisgarh – Crime Rate: 4.0 per capitaMaoist activity and poor accessibility in tribal areas contribute to Chhattisgarh’s crime figures. The state has long struggled with internal security issues and delayed justice.
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Haryana and Odisha – Crime Rate: 3.8 per capitaUrban crime patterns are on the rise in both states. While Odisha's problems are primarily rural in nature, Haryana has seen increases in organized crime and gender-based violence.
Andhra Pradesh – Crime Rate: 3.6 per capitaEven with effective administrative systems, Andhra Pradesh's crime statistics shows an increase in financial fraud, domestic abuse, and cybercrime.
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