4South 24 Parganas
South 24 Parganas, India: crime rate and Safety score
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: 1,082 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 | 132 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Culpable homicide | 12 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Killings that the law does not class as murder. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 130 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Attempted rape | 80 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Sexual assault and harassment of women | 128 | 1.6 | 5.6 |
| Includes sexual harassment, stalking and voyeurism. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder | 726 | 8.9 | 6.2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Hurt and grievous hurt | 1,908 | 23.5 | 37.8 |
| Includes acid attacks. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 762 | 9.4 | 10.1 |
| Includes missing children the police record as kidnapped. | |||
| Dowry deaths | 25 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Cruelty by husband or relatives | 2,851 | 35.1 | 8.4 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 9 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Includes attempted robbery and dacoity. | |||
| Dacoity (gang robbery) | 180 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Robbery by five or more people, including preparing or assembling for it. | |||
| Extortion | 9 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 9 | 0.1 | 7.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 78 | 1 | 15.1 |
| Other theft | 557 | 6.9 | 15.1 |
| Includes snatching. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Rioting | 26 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Unlawful assembly, affray and promoting enmity | 31 | 0.4 | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud and forgery | 794 | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| Breach of trust and misappropriation | 65 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Source: National Crime Records Bureau, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2024)
| Homicide | 144 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 338 |
| Violence | 6,272 |
| Robbery | 198 |
| Theft and burglary | 644 |
| Damage and public order | 180 |
| Other | 859 |
Questions about crime in South 24 Parganas
- Is South 24 Parganas safe?
- South 24 Parganas: 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 South 24 Parganas?
- South 24 Parganas: Weighted crime: 1,082 per 100,000 people (2024).
- How many murders are there in South 24 Parganas?
- Recorded homicides in South 24 Parganas (2024): 144.
