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Nagpur Leads Maharashtra with Highest Crime Rate of 601 per Lakh, CID Report Shows
✍️ The Live Nagpur
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM
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A recent CID report indicates that Nagpur has the highest crime rate in Maharashtra, recording 601 cases per 100,000 residents.
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Maharashtra released a statistical bulletin that places Nagpur at the top of the state's crime index.
The bulletin shows the city recorded 601 criminal incidents per 100,000 inhabitants, outpacing other districts such as Pune, Mumbai and Aurangabad.
Officials said the figure reflects a rise in reported cases across categories, and the department will monitor trends closely to allocate resources.
The CID has not disclosed a detailed breakdown by crime type, but indicated that the data will inform future policing strategies.
The bulletin shows the city recorded 601 criminal incidents per 100,000 inhabitants, outpacing other districts such as Pune, Mumbai and Aurangabad.
Officials said the figure reflects a rise in reported cases across categories, and the department will monitor trends closely to allocate resources.
The CID has not disclosed a detailed breakdown by crime type, but indicated that the data will inform future policing strategies.