The year 2025 proved to be a transformative milestone for the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, showcasing significant advancements in law enforcement and public safety. Official data indicated a notable decline in crime, with Guwahati recording 5,786 cases, down from 7,412 in 2024 and 9,393 in 2023. This reduction was attributed to enhanced patrol efforts, quicker response times, and improved operational coordination.
A critical aspect of 2025 was the drastic decrease in pending cases, which plummeted from 35,396 in 2021 to just 2,882. During this period, over 32,000 cases were resolved, highlighting improved procedural efficiency. The police saw an increase in the charge sheet filing rate to 68.34% in 2025, a significant rise from 42.56% in 2024 and just 19.13% in 2023. The conviction rates mirrored this positive trend, escalating from 4% in 2021 to 28.5% in 2025, with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita contributing to an impressive conviction rate of 86.08%, positioning Assam as a frontrunner in the application of new criminal laws.
Property crimes saw a marked decrease with 1,854 occurrences reported, while diligent night patrols led to 2,118 arrests. The statistics for vehicle theft showed a decline to 553 cases, with police apprehending 239 suspects and recovering 267 vehicles, yielding a recovery rate of 48.2%. In terms of mobile phone theft, authorities arrested 203 individuals and recovered 1,159 stolen devices.
The Guwahati Police intensified efforts against narcotics in 2025, registering 406 cases under the NDPS Act and arresting 555 people, disrupting drug networks with total seizures valued at ₹28.86 crores. Cyber policing also thrived, with the Cyber Police Station at Panbazar recovering ₹6.28 crores from cyber fraud and conducting 1,784 inquiries along with public awareness initiatives aimed at crime prevention.
Traffic management showed signs of improvement, reducing road accident cases to 1,026 in 2025 from 1,218 the previous year, with no accidents recorded on December 31, despite significant public events. Traffic enforcement resulted in ₹50.21 crores collected in fines.
Overall, 2025 was identified by officials as a pivotal year for urban law enforcement in Guwahati, characterized by lower crime rates, expedited justice processes, and heightened public safety, ultimately fostering greater community trust in the police force.
