According to the most recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annual crime report, Odisha experienced a 24% drop in cases of crime against women in 2022 compared to the year before.
In 2022, the state recorded 23,648 cases of crime against women; in 2021, there were 31,352 cases, and in 2020, there were 25,489 cases. Of these, 263 were related to deaths from dowries, and 14 were related to rape-murder. Four cases of acid attacks and one attempt were reported in Odisha.
In terms of overall crime against women in India in 2022, the state ranked fourth with 103%, behind Rajasthan (115.1), Telangana (117), and Haryana (118.7).
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