The Hyderabad City Police held their Annual Press Meet for 2025 in late December where the city police leadership presented the yearly crime report, policing achievements, concerns and future plans.
1. Overall Crime Trend
- Overall crime in Hyderabad decreased by around 15% compared to 2024.
- Total registered FIRs in 2025 were significantly lower than the previous year.
- Major reductions were reported in:
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Property offences
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Bodily offences
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Rioting and public order related cases
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Police attributed this decline to proactive policing, surveillance and preventive measures.
2. Crimes Against Women & Children Areas of Concern
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Despite the overall fall in crime:
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Crimes against women increased by about 6%
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POCSO (child sexual abuse) cases rose sharply by around 27%
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Police acknowledged this as a serious concern and stressed the need for:
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Faster response
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Better victim support
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Stronger monitoring and awareness programs
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3. Technology Driven Policing
The police highlighted Hyderabad’s shift toward technology based law enforcement including:
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Expansion of the Advanced City Surveillance Grid
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Increased use of AI-enabled CCTV cameras
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Integration of Traffic, Public safety and Crime databases
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Plans to expand:
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Drone surveillance
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Body worn cameras for field officers
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These measures helped in real time monitoring and quicker crime detection.
4. Cybercrime & Public Awareness
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Cybercrime remains a major challenge.
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Police focused on public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on:
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Online fraud
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Digital scams
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Social media misuse
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Special drives were conducted under city wide safety awareness initiatives, emphasizing citizen responsibility along with policing.
5. Drugs, Drunk Driving & Public Safety
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Hyderabad Police announced a Zero Tolerance approach towards drugs especially during festivals and New Year celebrations.
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Special enforcement drives included:
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Drunk and drive checks
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Surveillance at party zones
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Monitoring of pubs and nightlife areas
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Police warned that violations would lead to strict legal action without leniency.
6. Message from Police Leadership
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The Annual Report was presented by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, IPS.
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He emphasized:
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Proactive and preventive policing
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Use of modern technology
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Community participation
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Special focus on women and child safety
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He stated that crime prevention is a shared responsibility between police and citizens.
