Theft related Crimes in India
Theft-related crimes in India show a steady upward trend between 2021 and 2023, with overall thefts rising significantly due to increases in motor vehicle thefts and other forms of theft.
Motor vehicle thefts remain persistently high, exceeding 2.5 lakh cases annually, reflecting urban mobility and parking security issues.
Burglaries, both day and night, continue to be notable, collectively accounting for around 1 lakh cases each year. Robberies and extortion have remained relatively stable, while dacoities show a slight resurgence in 2023 after years of decline.
Criminal breach of trust and dealing in stolen property have gradually increased, suggesting a growing concern over organized or repeat offenses.
In theft-related crimes we can see a shift from violent robberies to property and vehicle-related thefts.
Motor vehicle thefts remain persistently high, exceeding 2.5 lakh cases annually, reflecting urban mobility and parking security issues.
Burglaries, both day and night, continue to be notable, collectively accounting for around 1 lakh cases each year. Robberies and extortion have remained relatively stable, while dacoities show a slight resurgence in 2023 after years of decline.
Criminal breach of trust and dealing in stolen property have gradually increased, suggesting a growing concern over organized or repeat offenses.
In theft-related crimes we can see a shift from violent robberies to property and vehicle-related thefts.
| Year | CY21 | CY22 | CY23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto/Motor Vehicle Theft | 2,36,795 | 2,52,569 | 2,50,630 |
| Other Thefts | 3,49,854 | 4,00,162 | 4,38,950 |
| Day Time Burglary | 13,253 | 17,501 | 18,269 |
| Night Time Burglary | 84,539 | 89,721 | 89,304 |
| Extortion & Blackmailing | 11,288 | 11,802 | 12,093 |
| Robbery | 29,224 | 28,356 | 26,599 |
| Attempt to Commit Dacoity/Robbery | 580 | 484 | 505 |
| Dacoity without Murder | 2,858 | 2,655 | 3,778 |
| Dacoity with Murder | 19 | 11 | 14 |
| Making Preparation and Assembly for committing Dacoity | 4,060 | 4,080 | 4,016 |
| Criminal Misappropriation | 177 | 158 | 119 |
| Criminal Breach of Trust | 21,241 | 21,814 | 22,759 |
| Dishonestly Receiving/Dealing-in Stolen Property | 8,480 | 9,939 | 11,271 |
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