Tirunelveli: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).

What is the crime rate in Tirunelveli?

Tirunelveli: Weighted crime: 1,722 per 100,000 people (2024).

How many murders are there in Tirunelveli?

Recorded homicides in Tirunelveli (2024): 60.

2Tirunelveli

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in India · 3/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 1,722 per 100,000 people (2024)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder	53	3.2	2.2
Culpable homicide	7	0.4	0.3
Killings that the law does not class as murder.
Sexual offences
Rape	17	1	2.1
Attempted rape	1	0.1	0.2
Attempts only.
Sexual assault and harassment of women	96	5.8	5.6
Includes sexual harassment, stalking and voyeurism.
Violence
Attempted murder	565	34.3	6.2
Attempts only.
Hurt and grievous hurt	918	55.8	37.8
Includes acid attacks.
Kidnapping and abduction	13	0.8	10.1
Includes missing children the police record as kidnapped.
Dowry deaths	0	0	0.5
Cruelty by husband or relatives	32	1.9	8.4
Robbery
Robbery	57	3.5	1.7
Includes attempted robbery and dacoity.
Dacoity (gang robbery)	7	0.4	0.5
Robbery by five or more people, including preparing or assembling for it.
Extortion	238	14.5	0.9
Theft and burglary
Burglary	297	18	7.5
Vehicle theft	271	16.5	15.1
Other theft	416	25.3	15.1
Includes snatching.
Damage and public order
Rioting	0	0	2.7
Unlawful assembly, affray and promoting enmity	162	9.8	1
Criminal damage and arson	58	3.5	0.9
Other
Fraud and forgery	184	11.2	10.8
Breach of trust and misappropriation	3	0.2	1.7

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

Is Tirunelveli safe?: Tirunelveli: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Tirunelveli?: Tirunelveli: Weighted crime: 1,722 per 100,000 people (2024).
How many murders are there in Tirunelveli?: Recorded homicides in Tirunelveli (2024): 60.