Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Sees Crime Drop, Forms Task Force
In Andhra Pradesh, the Bapatla district saw a big drop in crime in 2025.
There were fewer fights, crimes against women, and cybercrimes.
However, there were more road accidents.
The police also seized more illegal drugs.
Meanwhile, the state government formed a special team to stop the spread of diseases like dengue and malaria.
This team will work to find and treat these diseases quickly.
The police also did a good job in rescuing people during a cyclone and catching thieves who stole motorbikes.
In a separate incident, Prakasam district police solved a gang rape and murder case of a 14-year-old girl.
The accused were arrested after a thorough investigation.
Bapatla district recorded a 15.33% decline in overall crime in 2025.
Crimes against women and POCSO cases decreased significantly.
Road accidents increased from 522 in 2024 to 542 in 2025.
Cybercrime cases fell from 91 in 2024 to 57 in 2025.
Andhra Pradesh formed a 24-member task force to prevent and control contagious diseases.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Bapatla district police, 24-member task force
- What
- Crime reduction, formation of a task force to curb contagious diseases
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, Bapatla district
- Why
- To improve public health and reduce crime rates
Crime Reduction
Increased Road Accidents
Crime Trends
Crime Reduction
Bapatla district recorded a 15.33% decline in overall crime in 2025, with significant decreases in crimes against women, POCSO cases, and cybercrime.
Increased Road Accidents
Road accidents increased from 522 in 2024 to 542 in 2025, indicating a rise in traffic-related incidents.
- Crime Reduction in Bapatla
- 15.33% decline in overall crime in 2025
- Bodily Offences
- Decreased from 922 in 2024 to 749 in 2025
- Crimes Against Women
- Decreased from 582 in 2024 to 538 in 2025
- POCSO Cases
- Decreased from 63 in 2024 to 41 in 2025
- Road Accidents
- Increased from 522 in 2024 to 542 in 2025
- Cybercrime Cases
- Decreased from 91 in 2024 to 57 in 2025
- NDPS Cases
- Decreased from 15 in 2024 to 5 in 2025
- Dry Ganja Seizures
- Increased from 48.53 kg in 2024 to 67.635 kg in 2025
- Task Force Members
- 24-member state-level Special Task Force
- Task Force Chairman
- Health commissioner G. Veerapandian