No decline in female murder rates in India, 30 per cent decline in male murders

A serious report on murder crimes and women's safety in India has highlighted the insecurity of women in the country. According to a report released by 'Data for India' in November 2026, there has been a significant decline of more than 30 per cent in the proportion of murders of men in the country over the last 25 years, but in contrast, there has been no significant change in the number of female victims. These figures suggest that despite a reduction in the proportion of violence in the country, the security situation for women remains unchanged and concerning.

According to the report's findings, in the year 2023, one in four victims in total murder cases was a woman, while 94 per cent of those arrested in murder crimes were men. These figures clearly demonstrate the gender-based disparity in murder crimes. The most concerning aspect of the report is that women are insecure not only in public places but also in their own homes. Experts are linking this situation to the safety of women inside the home. While the reduction in large-scale violence has saved the lives of men, there has been no positive change in cases of domestic violence.

According to the Sandesh report, many women face threats and violence from people living in their own homes. The decline in murders of men indicates a reduction in social conflicts, but the lack of decline in violence against women proves that efforts for women's safety are still inadequate. While analysing murder statistics in the country, this truth rarely comes into discussion: that the risk of violence for women is still as serious today as it was years ago.

Data for India is an independent organisation that works to analyse various social and economic data of India. This organisation prepares reports on the country's development, crime, and other important issues using government and publicly available statistics. In the past, this organisation has also presented data-based research on social issues, which is used by policymakers and researchers. The objective of this report is to bring to light the actual situation regarding women's safety in the country and to emphasise the need for concrete steps in that direction.