Mumbai’s latest crime data points to a mixed trend, as offences against women and children increased in 2025 even as registered cybercrime cases showed a slight decline. The Mumbai Crime Report 2025, released on Monday, outlines a shifting crime pattern driven by urban growth, social pressures, and changing reporting behaviour across the city.
According to the report, crimes against women rose by 13% in 2025 compared to 2024, while crimes against children increased by 7%. During the same period, officially registered cybercrime cases dropped by nearly 5%, from 5,087 in 2024 to 4,825 in 2025. Police officials said the overall rise in crime reflects greater public awareness and willingness to report offences, though the fall in cybercrime figures has led to debate among experts.
Street-level crime emerged as a key concern, with snatching incidents jumping by 55% compared to the previous year. In response, police revised their crime classification system and created separate categories for mobile phone snatching and bag lifting. Officials said the high value of smartphones and electronic items has increased both the frequency and financial impact of such crimes. Street crime records now also include illegal parking, traffic obstruction, rash driving, and negligent behaviour in public spaces under the Indian Penal Code or the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Cybercrime data remains contested, as experts believe many online fraud complaints never turn into formal FIRs. Civil society groups say complex procedures discourage victims from pursuing cases, while police deny any underreporting and point to improved transparency. The report also shows stronger policing outcomes, with overall crime detection rising from 74% in 2024 to 81% in 2025. Property crimes such as robbery, house break-ins, and vehicle theft fell by 30% to 40%, with recovery rates improving by nearly 5%. Police returned recovered gold, mobile phones, and electronic items worth several crores to victims through community programmes.
Experts credited better detection to increased police presence, wider CCTV coverage, and improved use of technology. While credit card fraud cases declined, the report noted a rise in investment scams, insurance fraud, unauthorised data access, fake websites, job-related scams, and email fraud. The report concludes that Mumbai must continue adapting its policing strategies to tackle both traditional street crime and fast-changing cyber threats.
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