In a significant development for law and order, Haryana Police announced on Monday that the state witnessed a notable overall decline in criminal activities during the year 2025. The police force attributed this positive trend to its intensified crackdown on organised criminal gangs, cybercriminals, and habitual violent offenders.
Key Statistics Reveal Broad Crime Reduction
According to the official data detailing crime trends up to December 28, 2025, cognisable offences registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)/Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and special local laws fell from 1,35,574 cases in 2024 to 1,27,850 in 2025. This marks a substantial reduction of 7,724 cases, translating to a decline of approximately 5.7%.
A closer look reveals that crimes under IPC/BNS alone decreased from 1,10,738 to 1,07,242 cases, a fall of 3,496 cases or about 3.16%. Meanwhile, cases under special and local laws saw an even more dramatic drop of over 17%.
Sharp Decline in Violent and Property Crimes
The police data indicates impressive gains across major crime categories. Officials stated that murder cases reduced from 958 to 904, a decrease of about 5.6%. Incidents causing grievous hurt declined by nearly 9.5%.
Property crimes also showed a significant downswing, reflecting improved preventive measures:
- Robbery cases fell by about 24%.
- Snatching incidents declined by over 12%.
- Burglary cases dropped by over 13%.
Perhaps most strikingly, cases of rape came down sharply from 1,373 to 1,025, recording a substantial reduction of more than 25%. Cases of molestation or sexual harassment and dowry deaths also registered noticeable declines, according to the police report.
Proactive Operations and "Last Mile Domination" Strategy
The police credited this success to its ground-level strategy of "last mile domination." Through intensive drives named Operation Trackdown and Operation Hotspot Domination, the force identified and jailed more than 4,000 violent and repeat offenders. This sustained action substantially weakened the ecosystem of organised crime and extortion rackets operating across various districts in Haryana.
A key achievement highlighted was the prevention of planned violent acts. Through sustained surveillance, human intelligence, and technical monitoring, especially in the October-December quarter, over 100 planned murders and targeted attacks were detected in advance and neutralised. This proactive policing not only prevented loss of life but also helped reinforce public confidence in the rule of law.
The police emphasised that swift response mechanisms and proactive, intelligence-based patrolling were instrumental in foiling these criminal plots and contributing to the overall safer environment in the state.
