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CollectionNCRB Crime in India -Crimes Against ChildrenThe Crimes Against Children dataset collection from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) provides comprehensive year, state, city, crime head, and gender wise statistics on offences against children in India under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) such as the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. It includes data on reported cases, crime rates, chargesheet rates, and detailed court disposal outcomes such as convictions, acquittals, pendency, and withdrawals, offering insights into the extent, nature, and judicial processing of crimes against children across the country.25 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India (Summary)The NCRB Crime in India (Summary) collection provides a consolidated national-level statistical view of all cognizable crimes recorded annually across India. Compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), this collection aggregates data on offences registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) across the country at year-wise, state-wise, city-wise and crime-head levels. The collection includes metrics on the number of cases registered, crime rate, chargesheet rate, FIRs and online e-FIRs, covering both overall totals and disaggregation by legal categories. For IPC crimes, the collection captures offences affecting the human body such as murder, rape, kidnapping and abduction, human trafficking, culpable homicide, assault, hurt, cruelty by husband or relatives, miscarriage, foeticide, dowry deaths, and abetment of suicide, offences against property such as burglary, theft, robbery, dacoity, criminal breach of trust, extortion and blackmailing, and offences relating to public tranquility including riots, unlawful assembly and enmity between groups, as well as miscellaneous crimes including arson, forgery, cheating and fraud, rash driving, religion-related offences and criminal intimidation. For SLL crimes, the collection includes offences registered under a wide range of laws including the Arms Act, NDPS Act, IT Act, Wildlife Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, POCSO Act, Child Labour Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Domestic Violence Act, Chit Funds Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Environmental and Pollution Control Acts, Motor Vehicle Act, Passport Act, Explosives Act, Gambling Act, Bonded Labour Act, and State-specific Police Acts, covering categories such as illegal arms, trafficking, prostitution, corruption, narcotics, online cyber offences, child protection, excise violations, counterfeit currency and environmental violations.14 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India-Cyber CrimesThe collection contains year-, state- and city-wise historically compiled National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data from the year 2002 on the number of cyber crimes committed in violation of various legislations such as Indian Penal Code (IPC), Information Technology Act (IT Act), other State and Local Laws (SLL) such as Gambling Act, Lotteries Act, Trademark Act, Copyright Act, etc. The datasets contained in the collection also include datasets categorized by number of cyber crimes by their motives, types of crimes, and by their disposal status with police and in courts. 28 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India-Violent Crimes (Murder)The Violent Crimes – Murder collection brings together a comprehensive set of datasets on murder cases recorded in India, compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau. The collection covers murder offences under the Indian Penal Code and presents data across multiple dimensions including year wise, state wise, city wise, and motive wise counts, along with chargesheeting rate and crime rate. It also includes detailed demographic profiles of murder victims classified by victim type, age group, and gender, enabling analysis of victimisation patterns across children, adults, and different age brackets. A key feature of this collection is its focus on motive based classification, covering causes such as personal vendetta, property disputes, dowry, honour killing, caste and communal violence, political reasons, gang rivalry, robbery or extortion, rape, kidnapping and abduction, terrorist or extremist violence, road rage, witchcraft, child or human sacrifice, psychopath or serial killings, blind murders where motive is unknown, and other causes. Together, these datasets provide a detailed view of the scale, intent, victim impact, regional variation, and prosecution outcomes of murder in India, supporting criminological research, public policy analysis, and law and order assessment.9 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India-Violent CrimesThe Violent Crimes dataset collection provides comprehensive statistical information on serious offences involving physical violence and threat to life recorded in India. Compiled from National Crime Records Bureau data, the collection covers year wise, state wise, city wise, and crime head wise counts of violent crimes registered under the Indian Penal Code. The datasets include major categories such as murder (Sec.302 IPC), culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Sec.304 IPC), attempt to commit murder (Sec.307 IPC), attempt to commit culpable homicide (Sec.308 IPC), grievous hurt (Sec.325, 326, 326A and 326B IPC), kidnapping and abduction (Sec.363–369 IPC), rape (Sec.376 IPC), attempt to commit rape (Sec.376 read with Sec.511 IPC), dowry deaths (Sec.304B IPC), infanticide (Sec.315 IPC), foeticide (Sec.316 IPC), rioting (Sec.147–151 and 153A IPC), robbery (Sec.392–394 IPC), dacoity (Sec.395–398 IPC), and arson (Sec.435–438 IPC). The collection also includes total violent crimes aggregates, enabling analysis of overall trends, regional distribution, and changes in the incidence of violent offences over time. By combining spatial granularity with offence-level classification, these datasets support research, policy analysis, law enforcement planning, and public understanding of the scale and nature of violent crime across India.6 datasetsView →

CollectionNCRB Crime in India-Violent Crimes (Kidnapping and Abduction)The Violent Crimes – Kidnapping and Abduction collection provides detailed statistical coverage of kidnapping and abduction cases reported in India, as recorded by the National Crime Records Bureau. The collection includes datasets on cases reported, chargesheeting rate, and crime rate, along with extensive information on victim demographics, recovery status, and underlying purposes of kidnapping and abduction. Data is available at year wise, state wise, city wise, and metropolitan city levels, enabling granular regional analysis. The collection captures victim details classified by victim type child or adult, age group, and gender, and recovery outcomes such as persons recovered alive, persons recovered dead, unrecovered victims from previous years, unrecovered kidnapped and abducted persons, total recovered, and percentage recovery. It also documents the purpose of kidnapping and abduction, including ransom, murder, marriage, illicit intercourse, prostitution, begging, adoption, domestic servitude, forced labour or slavery, sale or selling of body parts, revenge, family disputes, property or civil disputes, unlawful activities, recovery of loans, wrongful confinement, camel racing, and other motives. Collectively, these datasets offer a comprehensive picture of patterns, motivations, victim vulnerability, and recovery outcomes in kidnapping and abduction crimes, making the collection valuable for research, policy formulation, and monitoring child and adult safety in India.13 datasetsView →

CollectionAccidental Deaths in India - ADSI Reports, NCRBThe Accidental Deaths in India dataset collection from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) provides comprehensive year wise, state wise, city wise, age wise, and gender wise statistics on accidental deaths across India. The collection covers a wide range of causes including road and railway accidents, drowning, fire accidents, explosions, electrocution, poisoning, suffocation, drug overdose, stampedes, animal attacks, sudden deaths such as heart attacks and industrial incidents, deaths due to consumption of illicit liquor, and structural collapses involving houses, buildings, bridges, and dams. It also includes detailed data on deaths caused by forces of nature such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, lightning, heat or sun stroke, cold exposure, avalanches, epidemics, forest fires, and torrential rains, along with information on place of occurrence including residential buildings, factories, vehicles, trains, mines, schools, and commercial establishments. The datasets report number of cases, persons injured and died, incidence, and rates of accidental deaths, enabling in depth analysis of accidental mortality patterns, risk factors, and public safety trends in India.18 datasetsView →

CollectionIndian Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis dataset collection, compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive statistical profile of Indian national prisoners across the country's correctional system. The data tracks the population of domestic inmates through a detailed classification of their legal status, including convicts, undertrials, detenues, and other prisoners. Organised by year, state, and gender, these datasets offer a longitudinal view of how the domestic prison population fluctuates across different administrative jurisdictions.10 datasetsView →

CollectionReleases, Transfers and Movements of Prisioners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed look at the systemic flow of inmates through the Indian penal system. It specifically monitors prisoner releases and transfers, tracking the annual exit of convicts, undertrials, and detenues through various legal channels such as bail, acquittal, appeal, and completion of sentences. The data also captures critical operational and humanitarian metrics, including the physical movement of inmates outside prison premises for court and medical visits, the status of long-term undertrials under Section 436A of the CrPC, and the prevalence of mental illness among the incarcerated. Additionally, it provides specific insights into the management of parole, documenting the rates of release, absconding, and subsequent arrests. Together, these datasets offer a vital empirical foundation for analysing judicial efficiency, prisoner welfare, and the overall rehabilitative capacity of India's correctional framework.14 datasetsView →

CollectionRehabilitation and Welfare of Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, compiled from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive overview of the rehabilitation and welfare mechanisms within the Indian penal system. It tracks the systemic efforts to reform and reintegrate inmates through educational initiatives like adult, higher, and computer education and diverse vocational training in fields such as agriculture, carpentry, and handloom. The data further monitors the protection of prisoner rights by documenting complaints filed with the National and State Human Rights Commissions (NHRC/SHRC) and other specialized bodies regarding cruelty or denial of lawful rights. Additionally, the collection highlights the critical role of NGOs in providing medical and legal aid, with specific attention to organizations dedicated to women prisoners. Key economic indicators are also included, such as wages paid to skilled and unskilled inmates, the gross value of goods produced by prisoners, and the financial assistance provided upon release. Available at both year-wise and state-wise levels, these datasets are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of correctional reforms and the socio-economic empowerment of incarcerated individuals in India.12 datasetsView →

CollectionForeign Prisoners from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, offers a specialised look at the population of foreign national prisoners within the Indian penal system. It provides a detailed breakdown of international inmates, distinguishing between convicts, undertrials, and detenues to help track the legal status of non-citizens across various jurisdictions. The data is meticulously organised by nationality, gender, and age group, enabling a deep dive into the demographic profile of foreign inmates.8 datasetsView →

CollectionPrison Staff Strength and Training from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRBThis collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a detailed structural analysis of the human resources managing India’s correctional facilities. It tracks the year-wise and state-wise sanctioned and actual strength of jail personnel, highlighting critical gaps in the workforce through vacancy data and inmate-to-staff ratios. The data encompasses a wide range of roles, including high-level officers (DG, IG, Superintendent), jail cadre staff (Warders and Matrons), medical professionals, and ministerial staff. A significant focus of this collection is the representation of women among jail officers and staff, as well as the presence of specialised correctional personnel such as psychologists, social workers, and welfare officers. Additionally, the datasets monitor the professional development of the workforce by documenting the frequency and scale of training programs provided to jail staff. These insights are vital for researchers and policymakers evaluating administrative efficiency, staff welfare, and the overall capacity of the Indian penal system to provide secure and rehabilitative environments.10 datasetsView →