NCRB Reports Alarming Crime Rates Against Women in India for 2024
1 Case Of Rape Every 18 Minutes: NCRB Data Reveals About Crime Against Women In India | GFX
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According to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India reported an average of 50 crimes against women every hour in 2024, totaling approximately 4.41 lakh cases. The data highlights that 29,536 of these were rape cases, with a significant number involving known perpetrators.
- 01India reported an average of 50 crimes against women every hour in 2024.
- 02A total of 4.41 lakh cases of crime against women were registered.
- 03There were 29,536 reported rape cases in 2024.
- 04In 28,597 cases, the accused were known to the victims.
- 05Only 206,777 rape cases were brought to trial in 2024.
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The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released alarming statistics regarding crimes against women in India for the year 2024. An average of 50 crimes against women were reported every hour, culminating in approximately 4.41 lakh cases throughout the year. Among these, 29,536 cases were classified as rape, with 28,597 incidents involving perpetrators known to the victims. The total number of rape cases under investigation was 39,274, while 206,777 cases were submitted for trial. These figures underscore the urgent need for enhanced measures to address violence against women in India.
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The high incidence of crimes against women highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures and legal reforms to protect women in India.
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