Archive · 1 Oct 2025
India Sees Rise in Crimes Against Women, Cybercrimes & Suicides
In 2023, India saw more crimes against women, with over 4 lakh cases reported.
Cybercrimes also increased significantly.
There was also a concerning rise in student suicides, up 65% since 2013.
Overall crime in India increased by 7.2%.
The NCRB data highlighted that most crimes against women were related to cruelty by husbands or relatives.
These trends point to ongoing challenges in the country.
Crimes against women increased to 4.48 lakh cases in 2023.
Cybercrimes rose by 31.2% in 2023, reaching 86,420 cases.
Student suicides increased by 65% between 2013 and 2023.
Overall cognizable crimes in India increased by 7.2% in 2023.
Murder cases decreased by 2.8% in 2023.
- Who
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
- What
- Crimes against women, cybercrimes, and student suicides increased in 2023.
- When
- 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- Unknown
- Crimes Against Women (2023)
- 4.48 lakh cases
- Cybercrime Cases (2023)
- 86,420
- Student Suicides (2023)
- 13,892
- Overall Cognizable Crimes (2023)
- 6.24 million
- Murder Cases (2023)
- 27,721
- Dowry Deaths (2023)
- 6,156
- Rape Cases (2023)
- 29,670
Sources
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