Which state is worst in crime against Women In India?

Statewise List of Crime Against Women

Here’s the list of crime against women in India, sorted by crime rate per lakh women (from highest to lowest)

 1. Assam

    Number of cases: 31,021

    Crime rate: 168.3 per lakh women (Highest)

    Brief: Assam faces numerous crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking.

 2. Delhi (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 14,158

    Crime rate: 143.2 per lakh women

    Brief: Delhi reports high rates of molestation, rape, and public harassment, especially in urban areas.

 3. Odisha

    Number of cases: 31,352

    Crime rate: 94.5 per lakh women

    Brief: Major issues in Odisha include domestic violence, trafficking, and dowry deaths.

 4. Rajasthan

    Number of cases: 45,058

    Crime rate: 78.6 per lakh women

    Brief: Crimes such as sexual assault, dowry deaths, and domestic violence are rampant in Rajasthan.

 5. Kerala

    Number of cases: 13,045

    Crime rate: 78.4 per lakh women

    Brief: Kerala experiences high rates of domestic violence and workplace harassment.

 6. Madhya Pradesh

    Number of cases: 34,576

    Crime rate: 69.4 per lakh women

    Brief: Known for frequent cases of sexual assault, especially in rural regions.

 7. Chhattisgarh

    Number of cases: 9,408

    Crime rate: 63.2 per lakh women

    Brief: Crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault affect marginalized women the most.

 8. Uttar Pradesh

    Number of cases: 65,743

    Crime rate: 64.3 per lakh women

    Brief: Uttar Pradesh records the highest total number of crimes, with widespread domestic violence and dowry deaths.

 9. Haryana

    Number of cases: 14,256

    Crime rate: 56.7 per lakh women

    Brief: Honor killings, dowry deaths, and domestic violence remain major problems in Haryana.

 10. Chandigarh (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 602

    Crime rate: 56.8 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and harassment are the primary crimes against women in Chandigarh.

 11. Telangana

    Number of cases: 20,998

    Crime rate: 57.8 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and dowryrelated cases are frequent in Telangana.

 12. West Bengal

    Number of cases: 39,151

    Crime rate: 54.3 per lakh women

    Brief: Trafficking and domestic abuse are rampant, especially in rural parts of the state.

 13. Jharkhand

    Number of cases: 8,745

    Crime rate: 50.1 per lakh women

    Brief: Jharkhand struggles with human trafficking and domestic violence, particularly affecting rural and tribal women.

 14. Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 1,894

    Crime rate: 48.1 per lakh women

    Brief: Conflictrelated violence and domestic abuse are common in the region.

 15. Tripura

    Number of cases: 1,575

    Crime rate: 46.3 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and sexual crimes, particularly in rural areas, are significant concerns.

 16. Karnataka

    Number of cases: 22,438

    Crime rate: 45.2 per lakh women

    Brief: Workplace harassment, domestic violence, and sexual assault are prevalent in Karnataka, especially in urban centers.

 17. Bihar

    Number of cases: 24,172

    Crime rate: 44.4 per lakh women

    Brief: Bihar records significant dowry deaths and domestic violence, particularly in rural areas.

 18. Andhra Pradesh

    Number of cases: 12,478

    Crime rate: 44.2 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and dowryrelated crimes continue to be widespread in Andhra Pradesh.

 19. Maharashtra

    Number of cases: 39,526

    Crime rate: 43.7 per lakh women

    Brief: Maharashtra struggles with domestic violence, sexual harassment, and trafficking, especially in urban areas.

 20.Himachal Pradesh

    Number of cases: 2,184

    Crime rate: 41.8 per lakh women

    Brief: Rural areas of Himachal Pradesh report a higher incidence of domestic violence and harassment.

21. Manipur

    Number of cases: 1,098

    Crime rate: 40.1 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and conflictrelated violence are significant issues in Manipur. 

 22. Puducherry (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 356

    Crime rate: 40.2 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence remains a major concern in Puducherry, though overall crime rates are lower compared to other regions.

23. Meghalaya

    Number of cases: 1,254

    Crime rate: 39.8 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and sexual harassment are frequent issues, with most cases reported from rural areas.

 24. Uttarakhand

    Number of cases: 2,876

    Crime rate: 39.4 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and dowry deaths are the most common crimes reported against women in Uttarakhand.

 25 . Nagaland

    Number of cases: 562

    Crime rate: 34.8 per lakh women

    Brief: Crimes against women in Nagaland are relatively low, with domestic violence being the most common issue.

 26. Arunachal Pradesh

    Number of cases: 294

    Crime rate: 30.9 per lakh women

    Brief: Arunachal Pradesh experiences relatively low crime rates, though domestic violence and harassment cases are common.

 27. Gujarat

    Number of cases: 8,453

    Crime rate: 28.9 per lakh women

    Brief: Gujarat faces significant domestic violence and dowryrelated crimes, particularly in rural areas.

 28. Ladakh (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 74

    Crime rate: 28.7 per lakh women

    Brief: Ladakh reports a low overall crime rate, though domestic violence cases exist.

 29. Sikkim

    Number of cases: 354

    Crime rate: 31.4 per lakh women

    Brief: Despite low overall crime rates, domestic violence is still a concern in Sikkim.

 30. Mizoram

    Number of cases: 784

    Crime rate: 39.6 per lakh women

    Brief: Domestic violence and harassment are significant issues in Mizoram.

 31. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 178

    Crime rate: 36.1 per lakh women

    Brief: The region reports low crime rates overall, though domestic violence remains a concern.

 32. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 27

    Crime rate: 18.2 per lakh women

    Brief: This union territory reports one of the lowest crime rates against women, with domestic violence being the most commonly reported issue.

 33. Lakshadweep (Union Territory)

    Number of cases: 2

    Crime rate: 5.2 per lakh women (Lowest)

    Brief: Lakshadweep records the lowest crime rate against women, with occasional cases of domestic violence and harassment.

The list is now correctly sorted by crime rate per lakh women, with the states and Union Territories with the highest crime rates at the top and those with the lowest at the bottom.