India's 2023 Crime Report: A Statistical Insight

India experienced a reduction in murder cases by 2.8% in 2023, with total cases standing at 27,721, compared to the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.

However, crimes against Scheduled Tribes increased by 28%, and cybercrimes surged by 31.2%, highlighting growing concerns over internet-related offenses.

Overall, reported cognizable crimes rose by 7.2% nationwide, with domestic cruelty and abductions among the contributing factors to a slight increase in women's crime cases.