Guwahati: Assam’s Guwahati Police on Friday released a performance report for 2025, highlighting major improvements in crime control, investigation efficiency and law enforcement outcomes across the city. According to the report, the charge-sheet filing rate rose to 68.34 per cent in 2025, a significant jump from 19.13 per cent in 2021. The conviction rate also saw a marked improvement, increasing to 28.05 per cent, compared to just 4 per cent four years ago. Following the implementation of new criminal laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the conviction rate further surged to 86.84 per cent, indicating faster trials and more effective investigations.
Addressing a press briefing at the Commissioner of Police office, Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain said the improvements reflected sustained reforms in policing and prosecution. “After the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the conviction rate reached 86.84 per cent,” he said.
Also Read: Rotary Club of Nagaon concludes Rotary Premier League 1.0
The report also noted a steady decline in property crimes, with 1,854 cases recorded in 2025, down from 2,804 in 2024 and 3,752 in 2023. Vehicle theft cases dropped sharply to 553 in 2025 from 1,118 in 2024, with 267 vehicles recovered, resulting in a recovery rate of 48.2 per cent. In mobile theft cases, 1,159 phones were recovered and returned to owners, while 203 arrests were made. Police also arrested 163 individuals in connection with 123 snatching incidents.
Drug-related offences under the NDPS Act rose to 406 cases in 2025, up from previous years, with 555 arrests made. Jain said the rise reflected intensified action against drug networks.
In cybercrime, 1,784 investigations were conducted in 2025, with 18 cases prosecuted, alongside continued awareness drives. Road accidents declined to 1,026 in 2025 from 1,218 in 2024, while traffic enforcement generated ₹50 crore in fines.
Guwahati Police reaffirmed their commitment to public safety, efficient policing and improved service delivery across the city.
