Chandigarh Reports Highest Rape Crime Rate in India, NCRB 2024 Data Reveals
Chandigarh tops India in rape crime rate: NCRB 2024 data
The Indian Express
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Chandigarh has the highest rape crime rate in India, with 16.6 cases per one lakh population, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2024. The city recorded 96 total rape cases, with most victims aged between 18 and 30. Overall crimes against women have also risen sharply in recent years.
- 01Chandigarh's rape crime rate stands at 16.6 cases per one lakh population.
- 02A total of 96 rape cases were registered in Chandigarh in 2024.
- 03The majority of victims were aged 18 to 30, with 35 cases reported.
- 04Crimes against women in Chandigarh have increased from 325 cases in 2022 to 452 in 2024.
- 05Chandigarh's overall crime rate is 290.4 cases per one lakh population.
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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2024, Chandigarh has recorded the highest rape crime rate in India, with 16.6 cases per one lakh population. The report indicates that 96 rape cases were registered in the city, with the majority of victims aged between 18 and 30 years. The rise in crime against women has been significant, increasing from 325 cases in 2022 to 452 in 2024. In addition to rape, the city reported 162 cases of cruelty by husbands or relatives, three dowry deaths, and 11 cases of sexual harassment. Overall, Chandigarh's crime rate has also risen, with 3,621 criminal cases recorded in 2024 compared to 3,285 in 2023. Among Union Territories, Chandigarh has the second-highest overall crime rate at 290.4 cases per one lakh population, following Delhi.
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The alarming rise in rape cases and crimes against women in Chandigarh highlights serious safety concerns for women in the city. This trend necessitates urgent action from local authorities to enhance safety measures and support for victims.
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