Theni: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).

What is the crime rate in Theni?

Theni: Weighted crime: 1,230 per 100,000 people (2024).

How many murders are there in Theni?

Recorded homicides in Theni (2024): 39.

4Theni

Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime

4/10 in India · 5/10 in the world

Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 1,230 per 100,000 people (2024)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder	36	2.9	2.2
Culpable homicide	3	0.2	0.3
Killings that the law does not class as murder.
Sexual offences
Rape	7	0.6	2.1
Attempted rape	1	0.1	0.2
Attempts only.
Sexual assault and harassment of women	36	2.9	5.6
Includes sexual harassment, stalking and voyeurism.
Violence
Attempted murder	44	3.5	6.2
Attempts only.
Hurt and grievous hurt	777	62.4	37.8
Includes acid attacks.
Kidnapping and abduction	5	0.4	10.1
Includes missing children the police record as kidnapped.
Dowry deaths	0	0	0.5
Cruelty by husband or relatives	37	3	8.4
Robbery
Robbery	38	3.1	1.7
Includes attempted robbery and dacoity.
Dacoity (gang robbery)	2	0.2	0.5
Robbery by five or more people, including preparing or assembling for it.
Extortion	29	2.3	0.9
Theft and burglary
Burglary	175	14	7.5
Vehicle theft	143	11.5	15.1
Other theft	163	13.1	15.1
Includes snatching.
Damage and public order
Rioting	76	6.1	2.7
Unlawful assembly, affray and promoting enmity	89	7.1	1
Criminal damage and arson	44	3.5	0.9
Other
Fraud and forgery	184	14.8	10.8
Breach of trust and misappropriation	3	0.2	1.7

Source: National Crime Records Bureau, updated 29 October 2026.

Is Theni safe?: Theni: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Theni?: Theni: Weighted crime: 1,230 per 100,000 people (2024).
How many murders are there in Theni?: Recorded homicides in Theni (2024): 39.