Understanding the Status of Crimes against Women in India for the Period 2011-2020

Abstract

Gender-based violence is a widespread and concerning problem that cuts across national boundaries and demographics. It has drawn international attention, especially in India, a country known for its rich cultural diversity. This study examines the intricate web of crimes against women in India in great detail, breaking down each state individually based on ten years' worth of data from 2011 to 2020 collected from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The analysis of the study suggests that in 2016, Sikkim had the highest Crime Rate against Women of any state, at 1.887, showing a significant rise in crimes against women there. After that we have Manipur (crime rate: 1.508 in 2017) and Andhra Pradesh Goa (crime rate: 1.200 in 2013). In 2014, the Crime Rates against Women in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur were both much lower than the national average at -0.569. When it came to violence against women in 2014, Telangana had the country's lowest rate at -0.569.