Hyderabad Crime Rate Falls 15% Year-on-Year

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Police (HCP) has reported a 15% decline in overall crime during 2025 compared to the previous year, marking a significant leap in law enforcement effectiveness and public safety. The statistics were shared in the HCP's Annual Report 2025, released by Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, who called the year one of “strategic transformation, digital policing, and strong community trust.”

According to the report, total crime cases dropped from 35,944 in 2024 to 30,690 in 2025. Key highlights include:

28% reduction in property offences

16% reduction in bodily offences

14% drop in BNS + SLL registered cases

31% drop in grave property offences

However, crimes against women rose by 6% and child abuse cases (POCSO) increased by 27%, prompting focused interventions.

Cybercrime on the Radar

A strong thrust was placed on cybercrime awareness and prevention under the “Jagruth Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad” campaign, launched by DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy. The campaign aimed at door-to-door awareness about digital fraud, phishing, deepfake scams, and illegal apps.

Despite a marginal drop in cybercrime cases (from 4,042 in 2024 to 3,735 in 2025), financial losses due to frauds remain substantial, with over ₹319 crore lost. However, ₹54.5 crore was successfully frozen, preventing further damage.

Smart Policing and Surveillance

The report showcases how AI-powered surveillance and predictive policing are transforming Hyderabad’s policing model:

Launch of the Advanced City Surveillance Grid Protocol

Deployment of EYES teams to maintain 1 lakh+ CCTV cameras

Drones and high-rise cameras introduced for traffic and crowd monitoring

CEIR system helped trace 6,942 stolen or lost mobile devices

Successful Event Policing

From major festivals like Vinayaka Chavithi, Bonalu, Sri Rama Navami, Bakrid, and Milad-un-Nabi to high-profile events like the 72nd Miss World Contest, the city police ensured seamless, incident-free operations with tight coordination, tech integration, and a citizen-friendly approach.

People Welfare Police & Training

The police force also prioritised people-centric initiatives like:

“Oka Goppa Marpunaku Ide Srikaram” – an upskilling programme that trained over 17,000 personnel

Voluntary donation of 5,000 units of blood during Police Martyrs' Week

Deployment of transgender traffic assistants, promoting inclusion

Women & Child Safety

The Women Safety Wing achieved 34 convictions, including 8 life sentences through Bharosa centres and proactive SHE Teams. The Juvenile Bureau repatriated several children under Operation Smile and Operation Muskan.

Vision 2026: A Safer, Smarter City

The report outlines an ambitious Vision 2026, with a roadmap including:

AI-driven predictive policing

Women & Child Safety 2.0

Smart traffic systems and e-challan enforcement

Stronger anti-narcotics action

Transparent, ethical, and accountable policing practices