Has India become safer for women? Data vs Reality

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Crimes against women saw a decline in 2024 by 1.5% compared to the previous year, as India reported 4,41 lakh cases that year.

As per the National Crime Records Bureau data, the crime rate per one lakh women also fell to 64.6 in 2024 in comparison with 66.2 in 2023.

Delhi was the most unsafe metro city with 13,396 cases of crimes against women in 2024.

What does it mean for you?

•DATA MAY NOT MATCH REALITY A survey released in 2025 by the National Commission for Women showed that - 40% women still felt unsafe. - 75% said they had lack of confidence or trust in authorities for filing complaints. - More shockingly, the report revealed that two-thirds of harassment incidents go unreported.
•CONVICTION RATES ARE STILL LOW FOR MANY CRIMES - Less than 1 in 4 rape cases in which trials were completed in 2024 ended in conviction. - The conviction rate is similar for 'Assault or use of criminal force with intent to disrobe' and 'Stalking'. - It's higher at 42% for sexual harassment and 76% for 'Murder with Rape/Gangrape'

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