Pune Police Reports Decrease in Crime Rate for 2024 Compared to 2023

Pune Police reveal a drop in serious crimes in 2024, despite an overall rise in reported cases, highlighting a focus on economic offenses.

Pune Police Reports Decrease in Crime Rate for 2024 Compared to 2023
Pune Police Reports Decrease in Crime Rate for 2024 Compared to 2023

Pune: The latest data from Pune police shows a drop in serious crimes for 2024. They reported 12,954 criminal cases this year, up from 11,974 in 2023.

Interestingly, while the total number of cases has increased, serious crimes like murder and attempted murder have actually gone down. For instance, there were 93 murder cases in 2024, compared to 101 last year.

Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar noted that the average murder rate has decreased, too. It went from about 8.65 murders a month to 7.16 in 2024.

However, there’s been a spike in cheating cases, with 2,021 reported this year, up from 1,108 in 2023. This rise is attributed to a focus on economic crimes and land scams.

The data also shows a decline in house break-ins and thefts, with 527 cases in 2024, down from 604 last year. Vehicle thefts remained steady, with 1,982 cases reported this year.

Overall, while Pune is seeing more reported crimes, the serious ones are on the decline, which is a positive sign for the community.

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