Rapes In India: The recent rape case in Kolkata has sent shockwaves across India, raising urgent concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the justice system. As details of the brutal crime emerges, the case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform. Despite strong laws after Nirbhya Case, still India registers more than 30,000 rape cases every year.
- More than 3.33 lakh rapes are India after horrific incident of 16 Dec 2012. (More than 3.33 lakh cases in last 10 Years)
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Just 27.4 % Conviction Rate for rapes in India (Acquittal in 3 out of 4 cases)
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Women are Double unsafe in Home- Unknown accused are 3.7 % while accused Family members are 7.3 %.
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State/UT Rapes in India (2022)- 6 states/UT have Double digit Crime Rate (Rape) in India)
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City Wise Rapes in India- Among all cities Jaipur has the highest Crime Rate(Rape) in India
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4 % Rise in Crime Against Women in Comparison to last year
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Crime Against Women -Break UP
More than 3.33 Lakh Rape Cases After Nirbhaya Case in 2012
Since the harrowing Nirbhaya case in 16 December, 2012, which brought global attention to the issue of sexual violence in India, the country has witnessed a staggering rise in reported rape cases. More than 3.33 lakh rape cases have been documented, reflecting a troubling trend in the prevalence of sexual violence.
This significant number underscores not only the scale of the problem but also raises critical questions about the effectiveness of legal reforms and preventive measures introduced in the aftermath of the Nirbhaya case.
Just 27.4 % Conviction Rate of Rapes( Acquittal in 3 out of 4 cases)
The conviction rate for rape cases in India is just 27.4%. This means that out of every four rape cases, three result in acquittals. This stark statistic highlights the issues within the criminal justice system of the country. The high rate of acquittals not only undermines public confidence in the justice system but it also leads to belief that even stronger laws after Nirbhaya case can’t make our daughter safe.
Women are double unsafe in Home than strangers
Women face a greater risk of violence at home compared to from strangers. NCRB data reveals that in 7.37% of rape cases accused are family members, highlighting the significant danger posed by those within the home. In contrast, only 3.37% of cases involve unknown perpetrators. This discrepancy underscores the alarming fact that women are often at higher risk of sexual violence from familiar individuals than from strangers, emphasizing the need for focused measures to address domestic threats.
Rajasthan records most rape cases but Uttarakhand has highest crime rate
Rajasthan reports the highest number of rape cases in India, reflecting a significant volume of sexual violence incidents within the state. However, despite the large number of recorded cases, the crime rate—measured as the number of incidents per 100,000 people—is highest in Uttarakhand. This indicates that while Rajasthan has a greater total number of rape cases, Uttarakhand experiences a higher rate of sexual violence relative to its population size.
Jaipur, Not Delhi, Emerges as Most Unsafe City for Women
Delhi has frequently been labeled as the “rape capital” in media reports due to high-profile cases and significant attention in the media. The high visibility of these cases, combined with a large population and extensive media coverage, contributes to this perception. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean Delhi has the highest rate of rape incidents compared to other cities. Jaipur, like many other cities, also faces issues with sexual violence, but it doesn’t have the same level of media attention or perceived notoriety as Delhi. In terms of Crime Rate Jaipur has 34 cases per lakh population – which is highest in India. Indore is second with 16.8 cases per lakh population. Despite having highest rape cases among cities (1204), Delhi (15.9) is number 3 on Crime rate parameter.
| Rapes in Cities | |||
| City | I | V | R |
| Delhi City | 1204 | 1204 | 15.9 |
| Jaipur (Rajasthan) | 497 | 497 | 34.2 |
| Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 370 | 370 | 4.3 |
| Pune (Maharashtra) | 305 | 307 | 12.8 |
| Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | 174 | 174 | 16.8 |
| Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | 156 | 156 | 11.3 |
| Bengaluru (Karnataka) | 151 | 151 | 3.7 |
| Nagpur (Maharashtra) | 115 | 115 | 9.4 |
| Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | 104 | 104 | 3.5 |
| Hyderabad (Telangana) | 104 | 104 | 2.8 |
| Kochi (Kerala) | 97 | 97 | 9 |
| Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | 86 | 86 | 6.4 |
| Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | 68 | 68 | 6.2 |
| Patna (Bihar) | 54 | 54 | 5.6 |
| Surat (Gujarat) | 52 | 52 | 2.6 |
| Kozhikode (Kerala) | 42 | 42 | 3.9 |
| Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | 36 | 36 | 0.8 |
| Kolkata (West Bengal) | 11 | 11 | 0.2 |
| Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | 7 | 7 | 0.7 |
4 % Rise in Crime Against Women
In 2022, a total of 4,45,256 cases of crime against women were officially registered across India. This staggering figure encompasses a range of offenses, including sexual violence, domestic abuse, and harassment.