DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

VISAKHAPATNAM, A.P., INDIA

Crimes in India

Sociology - 2

Faculty: Prof. Lakshmipathi Raju

Name of the Candidate: Bharath Simha Reddy

Roll No. & Semester: 2015022 & II

Abstract
Crime exists in India in various forms such as murder, extortion, drug
trafficking, money laundering, fraud, human trafficking, poaching and
prostitution etc. These crimes have different statistical trends and it
changes with change in time. This paper provides a complete picture of
crime and crime control in India over past 40 years. By using the data of
National Crime Records Bureau, we have examined overall trends and
characteristics of crime, crime rates and crime control techniques in each
stage of criminal justice system in India during this period. The gravity of
crime in India is also examined from comparative perspective by engaging
in a cross national comparison with other countries. This paper further
determines the factors responsible for increase in crime rate and reached
on the conclusion that political, economic and socio-cultural factors have
played and will continue to play a vital role in crime and crime control
practices in India

Synopsis
Research Methodology
Doctrinal and Empirical study is used in this project. The data on crime,
arrests, and prosecutions from the Analytical Report on Crime, published
by National Crime Records Bureau and other Articles are used.

Objective of Study
The Objective of this study is to examine overall trends of crimes in india,
compare the crime rate with developed countries and find out factors
responsible for crimes in india.

Significance of Study
This reseach helps us to better understand the society and why the crimes
happen in india and how to reduce them.

Scope of Study
The study is limited to analysis of data on crimes in india and factors
responsible and compare this data with other countries and find solutions.

Dependent Variable
Crime Rate Crimes per certain number of people in that area

Independent Variable
Time The year at which the rate is carried out.

Hypothesis

Political, Economic and Socio-cultural factors responsible for

increase in crime rates.
Crime problem in india is more serious than developed countries.

Contents

Introduction
Trends in Crime
Analysis of Crime Rate over past years
Crime rates in USA and India
Factors Responsible for increased Crime rates
Conclusion