23/12/2024
| While Hyderabad has been recognized as the in after Chennai, according to the , certain crimes have seen an increase in 2024 when compared to last year. The annual conference conducted by Police Commissioner C.V. Anand revealed in the city’s crime rates. (see )
Rising Crime Trends in Hyderabad:
•Rape Cases:
In 2023, 453 r**e cases were reported, which increased to 584 cases in 2024.
•Kidnapping of Women:
Cases of kidnapping involving women rose significantly from 98 last year to 162 this year.
•Outraging Modesty of Women:
Incidents of attempts to outrage the modesty of women have also seen an increase.
Decline in Certain Crimes:
•Women Harassment Cases:
A notable decrease was observed in harassment cases targeting women.
Other Crime Statistics:
•Bodily Offenses:
Overall bodily offenses, including kidnappings of both men and women, increased from 172 cases to 324.
•Culpable Homicide:
Cases of culpable homicide, including high-profile incidents such as the Allu Arjun case, have risen.
•Robberies and Dacoities:
Robberies saw a jump from 101 to 219 cases, along with an increase in dacoities and house break-ins.
•Automobile Theft and Diversion Crimes:
Vehicle theft and distraction-based crimes have also shown an upward trend.
Decreases Observed:
•Chain Snatching:
Cases of chain snatching have declined.
•Property Recovery:
However, the percentage of recovered property compared to the total loss has dropped.
Hyderabad in the National and International Context:
•India’s Safety Rankings:
Hyderabad ranks as the second safest city in India, following . , , , and follow in the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth positions, respectively.
•International Comparison:
Globally, Hyderabad is considered safer than cities like , , , and . However, cities like and are rated safer according to http://numbeo.com.
While Hyderabad continues to be a relatively safe city, the rising trends in underline the need for enhanced and to maintain and improve its .
