NCRB - Kidnapping and Abduction: Year wise Number of Kidnapping and Abduction Cases Reported, Chargesheeting Rate and Crime Rate in India
This dataset provides year wise national statistics on kidnapping and abduction cases reported in India along with the corresponding chargesheeting rate and crime rate. It reflects the overall incidence of kidnapping and abduction offences under the Indian Penal Code and shows trends in reporting, investigation outcomes, and population adjusted crime rates over time. The dataset captures total cases reported and prosecution efficiency at the all India level.
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Dataset - NCRB - Kidnapping and Abduction: Year wise Number of Kidnapping and Abduction Cases Reported, Chargesheeting Rate and Crime Rate in India
NCRB - Kidnapping and Abduction: Year wise Number of Kidnapping and Abduction Cases Reported, Chargesheeting Rate and Crime Rate in India
This dataset provides year wise national statistics on kidnapping and abduction cases reported in India along with the corresponding chargesheeting rate and crime rate. It reflects the overall incidence of kidnapping and abduction offences under the Indian Penal Code and shows trends in reporting, investigation outcomes, and population adjusted crime rates over time. The dataset captures total cases reported and prosecution efficiency at the all India level.
Rows: 42
Columns: 6
Time period: 2001 to 2011, 2013 to 2019, 2021 to 2023
Last Updated: 31 December 2025
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year
state
category
value
unit
note
2023
All India
Mid Year Projected Population
13923.3
value in lakhs
2023
All India
Cases Reported
113564
value in absolute number
2023
All India
Chargesheeting Rate
37
value in percentage
2023
All India
Rate of Kidnapping and Abduction
8.2
value per lakh population
2022
All India
Rate of Kidnapping and Abduction
7.8
value per lakh population
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Metadata
Number of Rows42
Number of Columns6
Time Period2001 to 2011, 2013 to 2019, 2021 to 2023
The calendar year to which the kidnapping and abduction statistics pertain.
state
String
1
42
The state or geographic area the figures relate to, with 'All India' indicating a national-level aggregate.
category
String
4
42
The statistical measure reported, such as cases reported, chargesheeting rate, rate of kidnapping and abduction, or mid-year projected population.
value
Float64
41
42
The numeric value of the reported metric for the given year, expressed in the unit indicated in the unit column.
unit
String
4
42
The unit of measurement for the value, such as absolute number, lakhs, percentage, or value per lakh population.
note
String
1
0
Supplementary remarks or footnotes providing additional context for the reported figures.
Citation
National Crime Record Bureau. (2026). NCRB - Kidnapping and Abduction: Year wise Number of Kidnapping and Abduction Cases Reported, Chargesheeting Rate and Crime Rate in India [Data set]. Dataful. https://dataful.in/datasets/22500
