Source: Bombay Police (figures for Jan-Dec every year)
crime | 1994 | 1995 |
Murder | 354 | 357 |
Attempt to murder | 229 | 195 |
Dacoity | 112 | 131 |
Preparation for dacoity | 57 | 49 |
Robbery | 718 | 704 |
Attempt at robbery | 44 | 53 |
Extortion | 588 | 535 |
Housebreaking (day) | 666 | 656 |
Housebreaking (night) | 2041 | 2299 |
Thefts | 9927 | 11611 |
Pocket picking | 381 | 461 |
Motor vehicle thefts | 2429 | 2685 |
Chain snatching | 890 | 902 |
Stabbings | 81 | 12 |
Hurts | 4732 | 5240 |
Riots | 201 | 179 |
Rape | 150 | 210 |
Other IPC cases | 11738 | 14010 |
Total | 35338 | 40289 |
The police claims to solve about half of all registered cases. It is claimed that about 35% of the reported crimes are committed by professional criminals and about 65% by casual criminals. However, there are reports in the press about Bombay's awesome mafia.
About 650 employees of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), including administrative staff, monitor 1,500,000 government and semi-government employees. Between January and October 1995 they have brought cases against 363 individuals.
cases against | number |
Class III employees | 181 |
Class II employees | 31 |
Class I employees | 20 |
Other public servants | 22 |
Private individuals aiding corrupt public officials | 107 |