Gurgaon in crime: The year that was

According to police data, 187 cases of rape were lodged in 2022 as compared to 220 last year, while molestation cases (under section 354 IPC) declined from 234 in 2021 to 214 this year. POCSO cases reported a 21 per cent decline with 161 cases being reported in 2022 as compared to 204 cases last year.

There was not much change in the incidence of robbery/loot cases with 62 cases reported this year as compared to 63 in 2021. Similarly, 15 dacoity cases were reported in 2022, one less than last year’s figures.

While burglary cases reported a marginal decline with 353 cases in 2022 as compared to 373 in 2021, vehicle thefts reduced by over 2 per cent with 3,523 stolen vehicles reported this year as compared to 3,594 in 2021.

Listing its achievements for the year, Gurgaon police said that while 16 members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Kala Jatheri gangs were arrested in 2022, as many as 22 wanted criminals with a reward for information leading to their arrest, were arrested during the year.

Police said 800 proclaimed offenders were arrested in 2022 as compared to 546 in 2021 — a rise of over 46 per cent — while 357 bail jumpers were held this year as compared to 128 last year.

A total of 88 murder cases were registered in Gurgaon in 2022, of which 80 per cent have been solved and perpetrators arrested, police said.

Police data shows that 162 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) in 2022. Over 465 kg ganja, 1.8 kg sulphas, 1.9 kg heroin and 25 grams MDMA were seized in these cases.

In 2022, under the Arms Act, 354 cases were registered and 381 cases of gambling were reported in Gurgaon.

According to the data, 1,461 cases were registered under the Excise Act. Over 63,558 bottles of imported liquor, 80,914 bottles of country-made liquor and 12,917 bottles of beer were seized for violations under the Act, said police.

For traffic-related violations, 7,33,933 vehicles were challaned during the year whereas 1,458 vehicles (diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years) were impounded for not complying with norms of the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court.

Preet Pal, ACP crime, said, “Overall, the crime graph has gone down, especially in cases of crime against women. We have started new initiatives, including smart e-beat system, that have improved patrolling. Though snatching cases have slightly increased, a majority of the snatching cases reported this year have been solved. Over 73 per cent of snatching cases and 88 per cent of all robbery and loot cases have been solved this year. The tracing ratio in snatching cases has improved from 46 per cent to 73 per cent.”

In 2022, under the Arms Act, 354 cases were registered and 381 cases of gambling were reported in Gurgaon.