Murshidabad: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).

What is the crime rate in Murshidabad?

Murshidabad: Weighted crime: 1,657 per 100,000 people (2024).

How many murders are there in Murshidabad?

Recorded homicides in Murshidabad (2024): 182.

2Murshidabad

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in India · 3/10 in the world

Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 1,657 per 100,000 people (2024)

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder	174	2.4	2.2
Culpable homicide	8	0.1	0.3
Killings that the law does not class as murder.
Sexual offences
Rape	142	2	2.1
Attempted rape	131	1.8	0.2
Attempts only.
Sexual assault and harassment of women	79	1.1	5.6
Includes sexual harassment, stalking and voyeurism.
Violence
Attempted murder	2,206	31.1	6.2
Attempts only.
Hurt and grievous hurt	4,150	58.4	37.8
Includes acid attacks.
Kidnapping and abduction	625	8.8	10.1
Includes missing children the police record as kidnapped.
Dowry deaths	26	0.4	0.5
Cruelty by husband or relatives	1,953	27.5	8.4
Robbery
Robbery	2	0	1.7
Includes attempted robbery and dacoity.
Dacoity (gang robbery)	197	2.8	0.5
Robbery by five or more people, including preparing or assembling for it.
Extortion	10	0.1	0.9
Theft and burglary
Burglary	0	0	7.5
Vehicle theft	60	0.8	15.1
Other theft	275	3.9	15.1
Includes snatching.
Damage and public order
Rioting	14	0.2	2.7
Unlawful assembly, affray and promoting enmity	21	0.3	1
Criminal damage and arson	17	0.2	0.9
Other
Fraud and forgery	396	5.6	10.8
Breach of trust and misappropriation	85	1.2	1.7

Source: National Crime Records Bureau, updated 29 October 2026.

Is Murshidabad safe?: Murshidabad: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 589 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Murshidabad?: Murshidabad: Weighted crime: 1,657 per 100,000 people (2024).
How many murders are there in Murshidabad?: Recorded homicides in Murshidabad (2024): 182.