The year 2025 emerged as a milestone for the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, with official figures showing a sharp improvement in law and order across the city, driven by targeted crime prevention, faster investigations and more effective prosecution.
According to police data, Guwahati registered 5,786 cases in 2025, marking a steady decline from 7,412 cases in 2024 and 9,393 cases in 2023. Officials credited the reduction to intensified patrolling, quicker response times and stronger coordination at the operational level.
A key highlight of the year was the significant reduction in pending cases. From 35,396 pending cases in 2021, the backlog was cut to 2,882 by the end of 2025, with more than 32,000 cases disposed of over the past four years.
Investigative efficiency also improved considerably. The charge sheet filing rate rose to 68.34 per cent in 2025, compared with 42.56 per cent in 2024 and just 19.13 per cent in 2023. Conviction outcomes strengthened in parallel, with the overall conviction rate increasing from 4 per cent in 2021 to 28.5 per cent in 2025. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the conviction rate stood at 86.08 per cent, placing Assam among the leading states in implementing the new criminal laws.
Property-related crimes declined notably during the year, with 1,854 cases reported. Enhanced night patrolling and swift enforcement led to the arrest of 2,118 offenders. Vehicle theft cases fell to 553, with police arresting 239 accused and recovering 267 vehicles, achieving a recovery rate of 48.2 per cent. In cases of mobile phone theft, 203 accused were arrested and 1,159 stolen devices recovered.
The police also intensified their crackdown on narcotics. In 2025, 406 cases were registered under the NDPS Act, leading to the arrest of 555 individuals. Seizures of heroin, ganja and psychotropic substances during the year were valued at ₹28.86 crore, dealing a significant blow to drug networks operating in the city.
Cyber policing recorded encouraging results as well. The Cyber Police Station at Panbazar recovered ₹6.28 crore from cyber fraud cases and returned the amount to victims. The unit conducted 1,784 enquiries and regularly held public awareness programmes to prevent online crimes.
Traffic management showed visible improvement, with road accident cases declining to 1,026 in 2025 from 1,218 in the previous year. Notably, no road accidents were reported on December 31, 2025, despite heavy public movement and multiple events across Guwahati. Traffic enforcement during the year resulted in the collection of ₹50.21 crore in fines.
Overall, officials said 2025 marked a turning point for urban policing in Guwahati, with reduced crime, faster justice delivery and enhanced public safety significantly boosting public confidence in the police force.