Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Telangana Leads South in Dowry Murders, NCRB Reports
In 2023, India saw a large number of crimes against women, averaging over 1,200 cases every day.
Telangana had the highest number of dowry-related murders among southern states.
Hyderabad had the highest number of dowry-related murders among metropolitan cities in India.
Despite awareness campaigns, the issue persists, indicating the need for better reporting, stricter policing, and a shift in attitudes toward women.
India recorded approximately 4.5 lakh crimes against women in 2023.
Telangana had the highest number of dowry-related murders among South Indian states, with 36 cases.
Hyderabad reported the highest number of dowry-related murders among metropolitan cities.
There were over 15,000 dowry-related cases reported across India in 2023.
An official attributed Telangana's higher numbers to population size and efficient reporting.
- Who
- Women, Telangana, India
- What
- Dowry-related murders and overall crimes against women
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Telangana and India
- Why
- To highlight the prevalence of crimes against women and dowry-related violence, and to analyze regional trends
- Total Crimes Against Women (India, 2023)
- 4.5 lakh
- Average Daily Crimes Against Women (2023)
- 1,228
- Telangana Dowry Murders (2023)
- 36
- Hyderabad Dowry Murders (2023)
- 3
- India Dowry-Related Cases (2023)
- Over 15,000
- Telangana Dowry Deaths (2023)
- 145
Sources
Senior Citizen Crimes in Telangana Dip; Murders Rise
Crimes against women rise in Tg
Cyber crime cases see noticeable increase in 2023
Economic offence cases reduce in Hyd’bad
Delhi topped juvenile crime cases in 2023: NCRB
NCRB report 2023: India records over 62 lakh crimes
Maharashtra ranks 2nd in country in crimes against foreigners, says NCRB
TG Saw Worrying Rise In Habitual Offenders In 2023
Telangana Tops South in Dowry Murders: NCRB
