3North 24 Parganas
North 24 Parganas, India: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in India · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 1,471 per 100,000 people (2024)
Crime by type, as recorded by National Crime Records Bureau (2024)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder | 142 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Culpable homicide | 18 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Killings that the law does not class as murder. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 117 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Attempted rape | 44 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Sexual assault and harassment of women | 684 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Includes sexual harassment, stalking and voyeurism. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder | 2,229 | 22.3 | 6.2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Hurt and grievous hurt | 4,185 | 41.8 | 37.8 |
| Includes acid attacks. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 742 | 7.4 | 10.1 |
| Includes missing children the police record as kidnapped. | |||
| Dowry deaths | 39 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Cruelty by husband or relatives | 3,307 | 33 | 8.4 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 49 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| Includes attempted robbery and dacoity. | |||
| Dacoity (gang robbery) | 358 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| Robbery by five or more people, including preparing or assembling for it. | |||
| Extortion | 78 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 189 | 1.9 | 15.1 |
| Other theft | 1,122 | 11.2 | 15.1 |
| Includes snatching. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Rioting | 32 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Unlawful assembly, affray and promoting enmity | 30 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud and forgery | 2,332 | 23.3 | 10.8 |
| Breach of trust and misappropriation | 334 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
Source: National Crime Records Bureau, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2024)
| Homicide | 160 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 845 |
| Violence | 10,502 |
| Robbery | 485 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,314 |
| Damage and public order | 95 |
| Other | 2,666 |
Questions about crime in North 24 Parganas
- Is North 24 Parganas safe?
- North 24 Parganas: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in North 24 Parganas?
- North 24 Parganas: Weighted crime: 1,471 per 100,000 people (2024).
- How many murders are there in North 24 Parganas?
- Recorded homicides in North 24 Parganas (2024): 160.
