Bihar Sees 25-Year Low in Violent Crime, Dacoity Drops 80%

• Serious violent crimes like murder, dacoity, and rioting in Bihar reached their lowest levels in over two decades in 2025.
• Dacoity incidents saw an 80% reduction, falling from over 1,200 cases annually in the early 2000s to 174 in 2025.
• Murder cases dropped to 2,556 in 2025, the lowest in 25 years, while riot cases fell to 2,502, the lowest since 2001.
• Overall cognisable crime increased due to a rise in non-violent offences like theft, burglary, and cybercrime.
• Improved reporting, legal awareness, and intensified police enforcement contributed to these trends, with zero toxic alcohol deaths reported in 2025.

Why It Matters: Bihar achieved a 25-year low in violent crime, with significant drops in dacoity and murder cases.