National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Releases Crime in India 2023 Report

Posted 30 Sep 2025

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Article Summary

India saw a 7.2% rise in crimes, with cyber and urban crimes surging, while traditional crimes declined; vulnerable groups faced increased offenses amid rapid digitalization and urbanization challenges.

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.

About NCRB

Genesis: 1986 (based on recommendations of the Tandon Committee, National Police Commission (1977-1981) and the MHA’s Task force (1985).
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Key Functions:
- It functions as the repository of information on crime and criminals to assist the investigators in resolution of crimes.
- It coordinates the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS).
- It publishes National Crime Statistics i.e. Crime in India, Accidental Deaths & Suicides and Prison Statistics.