Crime in India: the latest numbers look good but also point to gaps that must urgently be closed
However, the nature of crime itself is evolving. While conventional crimes have declined, cybercrime increased by 17% in 2024, crossing 100,000 registered cases. This suggests criminal activity is increasingly shifting from physical spaces to digital platforms. As India becomes more digitally connected, the challenge for law enforcement may not only be reducing crime, but also adapting rapidly to new forms of technology-enabled offences.
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