Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Goa claims highest crime detection rate in India
Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, said that Goa has the highest crime detection rate in India at 86%.
He also mentioned that the police response time is currently 8 minutes, but they are working to reduce it to 5 minutes.
The opposition leader, Yuri Alemao, said that Goa is becoming the 'murder capital of the country' with increasing crime rates.
Sawant responded by saying that many rape cases involve accused known to the victims.
The government is also taking steps like tenant verification and installing CCTV cameras to improve safety.
They are also working to improve prosecution to ensure more convictions.
Goa claims the highest crime detection rate in India at 86%.
Police response time is 8 minutes, with plans to reduce it to 5 minutes.
Opposition leader alleges Goa is becoming the 'murder capital' with rising crime rates.
Government is implementing tenant verification and installing CCTV cameras.
Prosecution improvements are being made to ensure higher conviction rates.
- Who
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Opposition Leader Yuri Alemao
- What
- Goa's crime detection rate and response to rising crime allegations
- When
- January 14, 2025
- Where
- Goa Legislative Assembly, Panaji
- Why
- To address concerns about rising crime rates and improve police efficiency
- Crime Detection Rate
- 86%
- Police Response Time
- 8 minutes (aiming for 5)
- Rape Cases (2021-2025)
- 26, 75, 97, 109, 102
- Murder Cases (2021-2025)
- 26, 44, (2023-2024 data missing), 27
- Tenant Verification
- Extensive drive launched
- CCTV Cameras
- Installed across the state
- Prosecution Improvements
- Enhanced for better conviction rates