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Crime in India 2024

May 10 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 101 0

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released the “Crime in India 2024” report, highlighting crime trends in the country.
India recorded 58.86 lakh cognisable crimes in 2024, showing a 6% decline compared to 2023.
Cybercrime cases increased by 17.9%, rising from 86,420 cases in 2023 to 1,01,928 cases in 2024.
Cyber fraud accounted for 72.6% of all cybercrime cases registered in the country.
According to the report, India recorded 1,70,746 suicide cases in 2024, with daily wage workers forming the largest affected group.
Drug overdose deaths increased by 50% in 2024, with Tamil Nadu reporting the highest number of such deaths in the country.