Bihar's Crime Rate Hits 20-Year Low Under Nitish Rule, DGP Reports Significant Decline

• Bihar's 'Jungle Raj' image is changing, with horrific crimes continuously decreasing over the last 20 years.
• DGP data from 2001-2025 shows a significant decline in serious crimes like murder, riots, and dacoity.
• Murder cases dropped from 3,861 in 2015 to 2,556 in 2025, and riot cases from 13,566 in 2015 to 2,502 in 2025.
• Dacoity cases decreased from 3,006 in 2004 to 1,266 in 2024, attributed to better policing and strategies.
• While traditional crimes decline, cybercrime and economic offenses, including online fraud, are on the rise.

Why It Matters: Bihar sees a historic 20-year low in traditional crimes, though cybercrime presents a new challenge.