Pune Crime Report 2025: Chain Snatching Soars, Murders Drop 15%

• Pune Police's 2025 annual report reveals a significant increase in chain snatching cases, reaching 127, more than double the 54 cases in 2023.
• Murder cases saw a 15% decline, with 79 cases registered in 2025 compared to 93 in 2024, continuing a downward trend.
• Attempted murder, rape, and molestation cases also showed slight decreases, though rape figures remain higher than 2023.
• Cybercrime cases decreased in number but still resulted in significant financial losses, while narcotics cases increased.
• Commissioner Amitesh Kumar pledged a strict crackdown on chain snatching and increased focus on traffic and road safety in 2026.

Why It Matters: Pune's 2025 crime report shows a worrying surge in chain snatching but a positive drop in murders.