Guwahati, November 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reported a nearly 68 per cent decline in the state's crime rate, along with a rise in chargesheet and conviction rates, citing government data shared on social media.
According to a graphic posted by the Chief Minister on X, the crime rate in Assam declined from 379 per lakh population in 2021 to 121.5 in 2025. The figures indicate a fall of nearly 68 per cent over the period.
The data also showed a significant improvement in the chargesheet rate. It increased from 48.8 per cent in 2020 to 87.66 per cent in 2026, according to the government figures shared by Sarma.
The conviction rate also recorded an increase, rising from 5.5 per cent in 2020 to 30.88 per cent in 2026. The 2026 figures are based on data available up to September.
In his social media post, Sarma said investigations were progressing faster, conviction rates were improving and crime rates were declining. He described the figures as evidence of the state government's efforts to strengthen crime control and accountability.
The data was presented by the Chief Minister as part of his assessment of the law-and-order situation in Assam. It compares crime-related indicators across different years, covering the period from 2020 to September 2026.
