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Annual Indian Crime Records by State/UT
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About
This dataset provides state and Union Territory-wise crime statistics for India from 2016 to 2018. It encompasses detailed information across three principal categories: cases registered against police personnel, escapes from police custody, and victims of rape. The data offers valuable insights into various aspects of crime in India, including the accountability of law enforcement, incidents of escapees, and the demographic breakdown of rape victims, serving as a vital resource for understanding social safety and judicial processes.
Columns
The dataset is organised into three distinct sub-datasets, each containing state/Union Territory-wise data for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018. While specific column names vary across the files, they generally include:
- State/Union Territory: Geographic location within India.
- Year: The year of the recorded data.
- Cases against Police Personnel: Metrics such as the number of cases registered against police for rule violations, cases ended, and convictions.
- Escapes from Police Custody: Details on the number of escapees from police custody or outside police custody, and re-arrests.
- Victims of Rape: Data on the number of child and women victims, further categorised by age groups (below 18 and above 18).
Distribution
This dataset is distributed as a collection of CSV files, totalling 27.88 KB in size for Version 1. It is structured into three main folders: 'Cases against Police Personnels', 'Escapes from Police Custody', and 'Victims of Rape'. Each folder contains three separate CSV files, one for each year from 2016 to 2018. Specific row or record counts are not available in the provided information.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for statistical analysis and various research purposes. Potential applications include:
- Analysing crime trends across different states and Union Territories in India.
- Assessing police accountability and the effectiveness of law enforcement.
- Studying patterns and causes of escapes from police custody.
- Examining the demographics and prevalence of rape victims in India.
- Informing policy development and reforms related to crime prevention and justice.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: Data covers all States and Union Territories of India.
- Time Range: The dataset includes data from 2016 to 2018, with individual files for each year.
- Demographic Scope: For 'Victims of Rape', data is segregated by children and women, further divided into age groups below 18 and above 18. Data on 'Police Personnels' and 'Escapees' is also included.
- Data Availability: Updates are expected annually.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Researchers and Academics: For studies on crime, sociology, public policy, and legal frameworks in India.
- Data Analysts: To identify patterns, conduct statistical modelling, and create visualisations of crime data.
- Policymakers and Government Agencies: To inform decisions on public safety, law enforcement training, and judicial reforms.
- Journalists and NGOs: For investigative reporting, public awareness campaigns, and advocacy related to human rights and safety.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Indian Crime Statistics 2016-2018
- India State-wise Crime Data: Police, Custody, Rape
- Crime in India: Police Personnel, Escapes, and Rape Victims
- Annual Indian Crime Records by State/UT
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Original Data Source: Annual Indian Crime Records by State/UT
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