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Himachal sees rise in cybercrime cases: NCRB report
A National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report shows Himachal Pradesh's cybercrime cases rising from 77 in 2022 to 127 in 2023 and 148 in 2024, even as overall crime numbers declined. The data also detail fraud, impersonation, and broader crime trends across 2022-2024, including violence, crimes against women and children.
Why It Matters
The figures indicate a shift toward cyber-enabled offences in the state, underscoring the need for stronger cybercrime policing, prevention, and awareness initiatives.
Timeline
3 Events
2024: Cybercrime up to 148; cybercrime rate 2; cybercrime charge-sheeting 62.5%; total crimes 12,071; SLL 5,844; violent crimes 2,091; murders 84; crimes against women 1,605; crimes against children 794
2024
In 2024, cybercrime cases rose to 148. The report notes a cybercrime rate of 2 and a cybercrime charge-sheeting rate of 62.5%. Of 103 computer-related offences, 98 were cheating by impersonation; 114 cases were related to fraud and four to extortion, with other cyber offences including online cheating, unauthorised access to computer systems and misuse of digital platforms. Total criminal cases fell to 12,071 from 13,505 in 2023 (and 13,231 in 2022). SLL crimes were 5,844. Violent crimes increased to 2,091, including 84 murders (violent crime rate 27.8). Crimes against women numbered 1,605 (rate 43.3%; charge-sheeting 69.7%), with 324 rape cases in 2024 (down from 344 in 2023). Crimes against children rose to 794 (from 704 in 2023 and 740 in 2022). The overall charge-sheeting rate for 2024 stood at 80.7%.
2023: Cybercrime rises to 127; total crime 13,505; SLL 6,482; violent crimes 1,869; crimes against women 1,604; rape 344; children 704
2023
In 2023, cybercrime cases increased to 127. Total criminal cases registered were 13,505, with 6,482 under Special and Local Laws (SLL). Violent crimes numbered 1,869, crimes against women were 1,604 with 344 rape cases, and crimes against children stood at 704.
2022: 77 cybercrime cases; 13,231 total crimes; 1,858 violent crimes; 740 crimes against children
2022
NCRB data cited in the article show Himachal Pradesh recorded 77 cybercrime cases in 2022. The year also saw a total of 13,231 criminal cases, with 1,858 violent crimes and 740 crimes against children.