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Crime Rates


Crime Rate in Bombay

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.

White Collar Crime

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 againstnumber
Class III employees181
Class II employees31
Class I employees20
Other public servants22
Private individuals aiding corrupt public officials 107


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