Hyderabad Crime Rate Falls 15% Year-on-Year
With major festivals, elections, and global events held peacefully, the Hyderabad City Police embrace AI surveillance, cyber safety drives, and community engagement to make the city safer and smarter.
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
