Thane: Crime Rates Take a Nosedive: Eastern Regional Division Witnesses Significant Decline
Kalyan, 1st January 2024: In a proactive effort to curb crime in the eastern regional division comprising Kalyan, Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Badlapur, and Ambernath, the police have arrested 130 individuals involved in various crimes over the past year. Dattatray Shinde, Additional Commissioner of Police, Eastern Regional Division, shared this information, highlighting the success of their initiatives.
The crime rate in the region has decreased compared to the previous year. In 2023, a total of 5,653 crimes, including instances of theft, molestation, rape, burglary, and organized crime, were reported in Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, and Dombivli, marking an increase from the 5,477 cases in 2022. Notably, the crime detection rate has also seen improvement.
Crucially, the police have prioritized cases related to crimes against women. In 2023, 1,202 cases of molestation, rape, and harassment against women were registered, showing a slight increase from 1,145 cases in 2022. The official mentioned that 96 per cent of such cases have been brought to light, underlining the commitment to addressing women’s complaints promptly.
The police registered 2,363 cases of organized crime in 2023, indicating a rise from the 1,904 cases in 2022. Additionally, 575 prohibition cases were recorded in 2023, with a slight increase from the 569 cases in the previous year. The rise in organized crime highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing these complex criminal activities.
The police have undertaken specific measures to combat certain types of crimes. For instance, they successfully addressed instances of looting gold from women pedestrians, reducing the incidents from 131 in 2022 to 76 in 2023. There were also notable improvements in solving cases of burglary and vehicle theft.
To combat organized crime effectively, the police have utilized the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA). In 2023, 49 individuals were arrested under the MCOCA Act for their involvement in 21 crimes. This reflects the authorities’ commitment to tackling organized criminal networks in the region.
