NCRB Crime in India Report 2024

Released by

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)

Key Data

• Total cognisable crimes:
  • 58.86 lakh
• Decline:
  • 6%
• Crime rate:
  • 418.9 per lakh population
• Delhi recorded:
  • Highest cognisable offences
• Suicide cases:
  • 1,70,746

UPSC Importance

Internal Security
Crime Statistics
Police Reforms

Prelims

NCRB functions under:
Ministry of Home Affairs