Rising Cybercrimes in India: State-by-State Analysis

Rank	State/UT	Estimated Complaints (2025)
1	Karnataka	60000
2	Delhi	50000
2	Uttar Pradesh	50000
4	Maharashtra	40000
4	Telangana	40000
6	Bihar	25000
6	Gujarat	30000
6	Haryana	25000
6	Tamil Nadu	25000
10	Madhya Pradesh	20000
10	Rajasthan	20000
10	West Bengal	20000
13	Andhra Pradesh	15000
13	Kerala	15000
15	Assam	12000
15	Punjab	12000
17	Jharkhand	10000
17	Odisha	10000
19	Chhattisgarh	8000
20	Chandigarh	8000
21	Jammu and Kashmir	5000
22	Uttarakhand	4000
23	Manipur	2000
23	DNHDD	2000
23	Goa	2000
26	Himachal Pradesh	3000
27	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	500
28	Arunachal Pradesh	1000
28	Meghalaya	1000
28	Puducherry	1000
28	Tripura	1000
32	Ladakh	500
32	Mizoram	500
32	Nagaland	500
35	Sikkim	200
36	Lakshadweep	100

Cybercrimes in India are on the rise as digital engagement increases, with scams, hacks, and fraud affecting millions through their phones and computers.

These offenses result in the theft of money, data, and trust, frequently facilitated by fraudulent applications or phishing emails.

In 2025, India is projected to receive over 500,000 cybercrime complaints across its 28 states and 8 Union Territories (UTs), a figure derived from alarming trends such as a 31% increase to 86,420 cases in 2023.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) monitors these incidents through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal; however, the low conviction rates—below 20% in states like Karnataka—indicat challenges in enforcement.

This analysis delineates state-specific patterns, elucidates factors such as urban technology hubs, and proposes solutions.

Why Karnataka, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh have high number of Cybercrime complaints?

Karnataka leads with 60,000 complaints, accounting for 12% of the total, largely due to the IT boom in Bengaluru, which provides millions of tech and fintech jobs.

The high rate of internet usage (over 70% penetration) makes users susceptible to fraud, such as counterfeit investment applications, with incidents surging by 137% from 21,889 in 2023.

Urban youth and startups are particularly vulnerable to phishing and data breaches, while a low detection rate of 18% allows criminals to flourish.

Delhi and Uttar Pradesh each report 50,000 cases, reflecting their large populations (33 million and 230 million respectively) and the extent of digital adoption.

The 755 cases per 100,000 people in Delhi are attributed to e-commerce centers and migrant workers who fall victim to job scams. In Uttar Pradesh, fraud is prevalent in rural areas through UPI applications, as poverty drives individuals towards quick-money schemes.

Maharashtra and Telangana follow closely with 40,000 cases, where the financial sectors in Mumbai and Hyderabad are particularly susceptible to banking hacks—41% of the losses impact the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

These states account for 25-30% of national fraud cases, driven by high smartphone usage and online transactions.

States with Moderate and Low Cybercrime complaints

Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu report between 25,000 and 30,000 complaints, attributed to the rise of digital payments in densely populated states.

The 825% increase in Gujarat correlates with the expansion of e-commerce, while Tamil Nadu is grappling with urban fraud incidents.

Smaller states such as Kerala, with 15,000 complaints, benefit from a high literacy rate of 94% and increased awareness, which helps mitigate scams.

In contrast, remote regions like Lakshadweep, with only 100 cases, experience minimal incidents due to limited internet access, although underreporting conceals potential risks.

Drivers of Cybercrimes in India

The rapid pace of digitization is a catalyst for cybercrimes in India: the number of internet users has reached 900 million, enhancing online banking but also revealing vulnerabilities.

Fraud accounts for 69% of reported cases, with anticipated losses reaching Rs 20,000 crore by 2025, marking a 76% increase from 2024.

Urban areas are particularly vulnerable as technology hubs attract advanced attacks, including AI deepfakes and Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).

Meanwhile, rural areas have seen a 400% increase in incidents, driven by low awareness and spoofed calls, although measures implemented post-2024 have reduced these by 97%.

The low conviction rates, such as none in Karnataka, embolden offenders, as investigations are often delayed.

Solutions and Outlook

India is enhancing its defenses: the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is training over 75,000 officers through the CyTrain program, and the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is actively scanning for threats.

There is a pressing need for improved forensic capabilities in states—Karnataka’s low rate necessitates the establishment of additional laboratories.

Users are encouraged to verify applications and report issues through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP); the government is considering a budget of Rs 1,900 crore for 2025.

Cybercrimes in India pose a significant threat to growth, yet increased awareness and technologies such as zero-trust frameworks can provide a countermeasure.

Leading states illustrate the dangers of digitization without adequate safeguards—immediate action is required to secure the digital future.

Source

• Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. (2024). I4C cybercrime training and CERT-In initiatives.
• National Crime Records Bureau. (2023). Crime in India 2022: Cybercrime statistics. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.