Hyderabad Sees 15% Drop in Overall Crime Rate, But Rise in Crimes Against Women and Children
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Hyderabad has witnessed a 15% decrease in overall crime rate in 2025, compared to 2024, according to the latest annual crime data. Despite this positive trend, the city has seen a 6% increase in crimes against women and a 27% rise in cases related to children. The data, released by Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjannar, shows that the city police registered 30,690 cases in 2025, down from 35,944 cases in 2024. Grave bodily offences like murder and attempt to murder decreased by 4%, while overall bodily offences declined by 16%. However, the city has seen a concerning rise in crimes against women and children. Crimes against women increased by 6%, with 2,625 cases reported in 2025, compared to 2,482 cases in 2024. Cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act saw a sharp rise of 27%, with 568 cases reported in 2025, up from 449 cases in 2024. The data reveals mixed trends within crimes against women. Rape cases declined by 31%, while kidnapping of women decreased by 27%. However, cases of cruelty by husbands increased by 31%, contributing to the overall rise in crimes against women. Cybercrime in Hyderabad declined by 8% in 2025, with 3,735 cases registered compared to 4,042 cases in 2024. The total financial loss due to cybercrimes stood at ₹319 crore, marginally lower than the ₹385 crore reported last year. Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjannar attributed the overall reduction in crime to intensified and visible policing. He vowed to work harder to curb property offences and the activities of seasoned criminals. The police also expressed concern over digital arrests causing significant financial losses and driving victims to extreme steps, including suicide.
