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4d ago

Hyderabad Reports 15% Crime Drop as Police Unveil AI‑Led Vision 2026

A rise in offences against women and children prompts an expansion of AI-led surveillance with stronger victim support.

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Police data shows that more than 80 gangs involved in dacoity, robbery, snatching and vehicle theft were dismantled during the year.
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Overview

  • Total registered cases fell to 30,690 from 35,944 in 2024, with property offences down 28%, bodily offences down 16% and grave property offences down 31%.
  • Crimes against women rose 6% to 2,625 cases, and POCSO cases increased 27% to 568, highlighting persistent risks for vulnerable groups.
  • Cybercrime cases declined 8% to 3,735, yet reported fraud losses topped about ₹319 crore, with roughly ₹54.5 crore frozen by police.
  • 2025 deployments included the Advanced City Surveillance Grid, EYES teams managing 100,000+ CCTVs, drones and CEIR tracing of 6,942 mobile devices.
  • Vision 2026 outlines expanded AI for crime prediction and hotspot mapping, facial recognition safeguards, more drones and body cameras, deeper CCTV integration and digital case management.