Hyderabad Crime Drops 15% in 2025, But Women and Child Offences Rise

The overall number of crimes in Hyderabad declined by 15 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar. A total of 30,690 cases were registered this year, down from 35,944 last year.

Commissioner Sajjanar attributed the reduction to intensified enforcement, visible policing, and preventive measures. Most bodily offences including murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, grave and non-grave bodily offences along with property crimes, showed a marked decline. Cybercrime cases also fell by eight per cent, with 3,735 cases reported in 2025 against 4,042 in 2024.

However, crimes against women increased by six per cent, while POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases rose 27 per cent . The rise is partly due to better reporting and awareness, as more victims are coming forward. Enhanced detection by SHE teams and fast-track investigation cells, as well as societal factors and increased digital exposure, have also contributed to the higher numbers.

Drug-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act rose from 322 cases in 2024 to 368 in 2025. The Commissioner said this increase is due to better detection, targeted operations against trafficking networks, and improved reporting mechanisms.

Looking ahead, Hyderabad Police plan to strengthen technology-driven policing in 2026. Measures include AI-assisted crime prediction, hotspot mapping, facial recognition safeguards, drone surveillance, body-worn cameras, CCTV integration, and digital case management systems—all while maintaining data privacy and legal compliance.

Cybercrime cells will be enhanced for faster responses to online fraud, alongside awareness campaigns on digital scams. SHE teams addressing crimes against women and children will receive technological support for faster investigations, while community-based preventive initiatives and victim-centric policing will continue.

In addition, the police will launch a dedicated team to investigate food adulteration cases , following complaints about adulterated products in the market. Traffic management will also be upgraded with smart traffic systems, AI-enabled signals, e-challan enforcement, and integration with urban planning to improve road safety and reduce congestion.

Commissioner Sajjanar said these steps aim to ensure a safer Hyderabad by combining traditional policing, community engagement, and technology-driven strategies.