Jaipur Leads NCRB List in Cheating Cases | 01 Oct 2025

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The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2023 highlights that Jaipur ranks third in the country for major crimes, including murder, theft, kidnapping, and crimes against women.

• However, the most significant concern for the city police is the surge in cheating cases, where Jaipur occupies the first position nationwide.

Key Points

• Cheating: According to the NCRB, Jaipur recorded 3,331 cases of cheating in 2023, making it the highest in the country. Bengaluru followed with 3,109 cases, New Delhi with 2,766 cases, and Mumbai with 2,445 cases. 
  • A large number of these cases are linked to financial fraud, such as the use of cloned debit and credit cards, which the police admit pose a serious challenge because of the involvement of multiple stakeholders like banks and financial services companies. 
• Theft: In terms of theft, Jaipur stands at the third position with 10,003 cases, only behind Bengaluru, which recorded 10,438 and New Delhi, which topped the list with an alarming 2,28,173 cases. 
• Kidnappings: A similar trend is seen in kidnappings, where Jaipur registered 939 cases, again ranking third after Bengaluru with 1,203 cases and New Delhi with 5,867 cases. 
• Murder: When it comes to murders, Jaipur is in the third spot with 131 cases, while Bengaluru recorded 215 and New Delhi 521 cases in 2023.
• Crime Against Women: The city also features prominently in crimes against women, especially in cases related to outraging the modesty of women. Jaipur recorded 408 such cases in 2023, placing it behind Bengaluru with 736, Mumbai with 781, and New Delhi with 800 cases.