In a significant development for law and order, Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh has reported a substantial decline in overall cognisable crimes for the year 2025. According to data released by the police, the district witnessed a 13% reduction in such offences compared to the previous year.
Key Statistics and Crime Category Analysis
Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal stated that a total of 8,937 cognisable offences were registered in 2025. This marks a notable decrease from the 10,252 cases filed in 2024. A deeper look into the crime categories reveals varied trends. While assault cases saw a 7% drop and cheating cases declined by up to 25%, property-related crimes experienced a marginal increase of about 3%, with 1,090 cases in 2025 against 1,054 in 2024.
Despite the slight uptick in property offences, police achieved major successes by dismantling inter-state theft gangs. Their efforts led to the recovery of stolen property valued at an impressive Rs 11.88 crore. Furthermore, 176 pending cases from earlier years were resolved, with recovered assets being returned to the victims.
Notable Declines in Serious Crimes and Road Accidents
The district recorded 76 rape cases in 2025, reflecting a 6% decrease from the previous year. Police officials noted that a considerable number of these were classified as technical rape cases stemming from consensual relationships. Another area of remarkable improvement was road safety. Rigorous enforcement led to a 25% reduction in accident deaths, with fatalities falling from 429 in 2024 to 322 in 2025. Non-fatal accidents also decreased by 7%.
The fight against cybercrime showed positive results, with registered cases falling by 10% to 102 in 2025. Through swift coordination, the police managed to recover and refund over Rs 1.47 crore to victims of online financial fraud.
Enhanced Convictions and Proactive Policing Measures
The judicial process saw significant efficiency gains. Courts completed trials in 9,214 cases during the year, resulting in 3,997 convictions. This conviction rate marks a clear improvement over 2024's performance. Convictions were also secured in multiple cases related to ganja (marijuana).
Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms proved highly effective. Through Lok Adalats, a staggering 7,634 cases were disposed of in 2025, representing an increase of over 40% compared to the previous year. This performance positioned Guntur as the top-performing district in the state for Lok Adalat disposals.
On the preventive front, police initiated strong action against habitual offenders. Preventive detention was invoked against 11 habitual criminals under the PD Act and against 13 professional ganja traffickers under the NDPS Act. The district task force was particularly active, registering 65 cases, arresting 307 individuals, and seizing assets worth Rs 46.21 lakh linked to illegal activities like gambling, prostitution, narcotics, and illicit transport.
Out of the 1,458 rowdy-sheeters listed in the district, 955 active offenders were placed under continuous surveillance. The courts handed down stringent punishments in serious cases, including life imprisonment and sentences of 20, 10, and seven years. Additionally, traffic enforcement remained robust, with challans amounting to Rs 3.47 crore collected throughout the year.
