Assam’s crime rate drops drastically from 2020 to 2024, says CM

way2barak, March 28: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the crime rate per lakh population in the state has significantly dropped from 349 in 2020 to 139 in 2024.

The charge sheet rate has surged from 47.8 per cent to 66.7 per cent, while the conviction rate has increased to 22.9 per cent in 2024.

Sarma said that the strong measures taken by Assam Police against crimes and criminals are responsible for substantial decline in crime rates, as the state witnessed no disruption in the smooth conduct of governance in the last few years.

Speaking at the Dikshant Parade of 70 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) probationers in Northeastern Police Academy (NEPA) at Umsaw village in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, Sarma said since assuming office, the present State government adopted a decisive goal to transform Assam, where crime in minimal and citizens can actively contribute to the state’s progress.

He said that in coordination with the commitment of the government for a crime-free and drug-free state, Assam Police has been dealing with all forms of crime and their manifestations. He said that it is heartening that the police force has adopted a firm stance against criminals thereby sending a strong message that there is no place of disruption in the state.

The Chief Minister addressing the probationers said that DSPs play an important role in giving ground level leadership to the rank and file of police and have a major contribution in maintaining law and order. He also asked them to uphold the highest standard of professional excellence, integrity and honesty, which will help them in meeting the expectations of the society, the government and the people they represent.