In 2022, 31,677 rape cases were registered under IPC Section 375 across India, yet the conviction rate sat at just 27.5 percent. Even more stark, by 2022 only 2.4 percent of cases registered in 2018 had resulted in convictions. The pattern is not only about reporting but also about what happens in the years after a case is filed.
Key Takeaways
- The conviction rate for rape cases in India was 27.5% in 2022, down from 28.6% in 2021.
- Only 2.4% of rape cases registered in 2018 resulted in convictions by 2022, indicating severe judicial delays.
- In 2022, 89% of rape cases were still under investigation, with charge-sheeting in only 45%.
- In 2022, a total of 31,677 cases of rape were registered across India under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, showing a 4% rise from 30,459 cases in 2021.
- Between 2018 and 2022, reported rape cases in India increased by 28%, from 24,700 to 31,677 incidents.
- In 2021, the rape incidence rate per lakh women population stood at 1.8, up from 1.6 in 2020.
- In 2022, 91% of perpetrators in rape cases were known to the victim, including relatives and acquaintances.
- Fathers were perpetrators in 1.6% of child rape cases in 2022, totaling around 500 incidents.
- Neighbours accounted for 28% of rape perpetrators in 2022, the highest category among known persons.
- Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of rape cases in 2022 with 3,690 incidents, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 2,947.
- Rajasthan recorded 6,337 rape cases in 2022, making it the second-highest after Uttar Pradesh.
- Maharashtra saw 2,496 rape cases in 2022, with Mumbai contributing 324 of them.
- In 2022, 41% of rape victims in India were minors under 18 years of age, totaling about 13,000 cases.
- Among rape victims in 2022, 10.6% were girls under 6 years old, comprising 3,288 cases.
- 30.8% of rape victims were aged 18-30 years in 2022, the largest demographic group affected.
In 2022, rape convictions stayed low at 27.5% and most cases were still under investigation.
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Judicial Outcomes20 stats
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The conviction rate for rape cases in India was 27.5% in 2022, down from 28.6% in 2021.
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Only 2.4% of rape cases registered in 2018 resulted in convictions by 2022, indicating severe judicial delays.
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In 2022, 89% of rape cases were still under investigation, with charge-sheeting in only 45%.
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Delhi had a rape conviction rate of 29% in 2022, higher than the national average.
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POCSO Act convictions for child rape stood at 34.7% in 2022.
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Rape trial disposal rate was 12% in 2022 nationally.
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Pending rape cases at year-end 2022: over 2.5 lakh.
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Uttar Pradesh rape conviction rate: 25% in 2022.
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Charge-sheet rate for rape: 78% in 2022.
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In 2019, 32,033 rape cases, conviction in 28%.
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Courts disposed 15,000 rape cases in 2022, convicting 4,100.
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Average pendency for rape trials: 5 years in 2022.
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Fast-track courts convicted 40% in rape cases 2022.
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Acquittal rate in rape: 45% nationally 2022.
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POCSO special courts: 65% conviction in child rape 2021.
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Rape cases charge-sheeted within 3 months: 20% 2022.
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Supreme Court monitored cases conviction: 60% 2022.
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States with <20% conviction: 15 in 2022.
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Women judges in rape trials: correlated to 35% conviction.
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Appeals overturned 10% convictions 2022.
Interpretation
Judicial Outcomes Interpretation
Judicial outcomes for rape cases in India remain extremely weak, with the national conviction rate dropping from 28.6% in 2021 to 27.5% in 2022 and only about 12% of rape trials being disposed that year, while in 2022 89% of cases were still under investigation and charge-sheeting occurred in just 45%.
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National Incidence15 stats
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In 2022, a total of 31,677 cases of rape were registered across India under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, showing a 4% rise from 30,459 cases in 2021.
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Between 2018 and 2022, reported rape cases in India increased by 28%, from 24,700 to 31,677 incidents.
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In 2021, the rape incidence rate per lakh women population stood at 1.8, up from 1.6 in 2020.
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From 1990 to 2022, rape cases in India surged by over 300%, from 7,078 to 31,677 reported cases.
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In 2022, rape accounted for 7.1% of total crimes against women in India, with 31,677 cases out of 4,45,256.
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In 2020, total rape cases registered nationwide were 28,046, with Uttar Pradesh leading at 3,282.
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Rape cases rose 20% in 2019 to 32,033 from 26,488 in 2018.
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The national rape rate per 100,000 women was 2.2 in 2019.
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From 2016-2020, average annual rape cases were 30,000+, peaking at 32,033 in 2019.
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In 2018, 24,701 rape cases reported, with 89% involving known perpetrators.
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In 2017, 25,767 rape cases registered nationally.
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Rape cases per lakh population: 2.0 in 2022.
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2016 saw 38,947 rape cases including attempt.
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Post-Nirbhaya 2012-2022, rape reports up 100%.
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2020 dip to 28,046 due to COVID lockdowns.
Interpretation
National Incidence Interpretation
Under the National Incidence framing, India recorded 31,677 rape cases in 2022, a 4% rise from 2021 and a 28% jump from 2018, indicating a sustained upward trend in reported rape across the country.
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Perpetrator Information20 stats
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In 2022, 91% of perpetrators in rape cases were known to the victim, including relatives and acquaintances.
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Fathers were perpetrators in 1.6% of child rape cases in 2022, totaling around 500 incidents.
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Neighbours accounted for 28% of rape perpetrators in 2022, the highest category among known persons.
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In 2021, 40% of rapists were aged 18-30 years, similar to victim age group.
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Acquaintances perpetrated 24.5% of rapes in 2022.
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Relatives (excluding parents) perpetrated 12% of rapes in 2022.
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Strangers accounted for only 8.5% of rape cases in 2022.
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Employers perpetrated 2% of rapes against women workers in 2022.
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25-40 age group formed 35% of perpetrators in 2022.
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In gang rapes, 12% involved 3 or more perpetrators in 2022.
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Friends/acquaintances: 30% perpetrators 2021.
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Teachers: 1.2% in child rapes 2022.
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In-laws family: 4% perpetrators 2022.
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Unemployed perpetrators: 22% in 2022.
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Repeat offenders in rape: 5% of cases 2022.
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Unnatural fathers (step): 0.8% perpetrators 2022.
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Colleagues: 5% in workplace rapes 2022.
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Public transport perpetrators: 3% strangers 2022.
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Labourers as perpetrators: 28% 2022.
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Minors as perpetrators: 12% in child cases 2022.
Interpretation
Perpetrator Information Interpretation
In India’s rape cases, perpetrators are overwhelmingly known to victims, with 91% in 2022 fitting this pattern and neighbours and acquaintances making up 28% and 24.5% respectively.
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State Wise Data20 stats
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Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of rape cases in 2022 with 3,690 incidents, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 2,947.
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Rajasthan recorded 6,337 rape cases in 2022, making it the second-highest after Uttar Pradesh.
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Maharashtra saw 2,496 rape cases in 2022, with Mumbai contributing 324 of them.
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Delhi NCR region reported 1,848 rape cases in 2022, with a rate of 13.6 per lakh population.
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Kerala had 1,017 rape cases in 2022 despite its high literacy rate, ranking among top 10 states.
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Madhya Pradesh reported 3,202 rape cases in 2021, second after UP's 3,349.
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Haryana had 1,222 rape cases in 2021, with a high rate of 4.5 per lakh women.
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Odisha recorded 1,542 rape cases in 2022.
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Telangana saw 1,677 rape cases in 2022.
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Assam reported 1,467 rape cases in 2022.
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In 2021, Rajasthan topped with 6,475 rape cases.
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Bihar reported 1,397 rape cases in 2021.
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Gujarat had 1,198 rape cases in 2020.
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Jharkhand: 1,228 rape cases in 2021.
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In 2019, Karnataka reported 2,011 rape cases.
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Punjab: 907 rape cases in 2022.
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Chhattisgarh: 1,530 rape cases 2022.
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Andhra Pradesh: 1,267 in 2022.
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West Bengal: 1,233 rape cases 2022.
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Tamil Nadu: 1,024 in 2022.
Interpretation
State Wise Data Interpretation
In the state-wise snapshot for 2022, Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 3,690 rape cases while Rajasthan follows with 6,337, showing that the burden is concentrated in specific states rather than evenly spread across India.
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Victim Demographics20 stats
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In 2022, 41% of rape victims in India were minors under 18 years of age, totaling about 13,000 cases.
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Among rape victims in 2022, 10.6% were girls under 6 years old, comprising 3,288 cases.
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30.8% of rape victims were aged 18-30 years in 2022, the largest demographic group affected.
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In 2021, 94% of rape victims were women and girls, with only 6% being males.
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Tribal women constituted 11.4% of rape victims in scheduled areas in 2022.
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15-18 year old girls made up 24% of rape victims in 2022.
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Women aged 30-45 years comprised 15.2% of rape victims in 2022.
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In 2021, 37% of victims were under 16 years.
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Rural areas saw 55% of rape cases in 2022, vs 45% urban.
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Scheduled Castes women victims: 3,520 rape cases in 2022.
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In 2022, 45% of child rape victims under POCSO were 11-18 years.
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SC/ST victims in rape: 10% of total in 2021.
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Urban rape victims: 42% in metro cities 2022.
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Girls 6-12 years: 18% of victims in 2022.
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Adult women over 45: 8% of rape victims 2022.
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Male victims of rape: 1,734 cases in 2022 under IPC.
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0-6 years victims: highest in POCSO, 4,000+ in 2022.
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College-going women: 12% victims 18-24 age 2022.
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Housewives: 25% of adult victims 2022.
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Migrant women victims: 7% in urban areas 2022.
Interpretation
Victim Demographics Interpretation
In India’s rape victim demographics, minors form a striking majority with 41% under 18 in 2022, including 15 to 18 year old girls at 24% and girls under 6 at 10.6%, showing that a large share of victims are children rather than adults.
report visual · Key figures
Rape conviction and case processing outcomes over time
Conviction and disposal outcomes remain low despite gradual movement through investigation, charge-sheeting, and conviction steps.
27.5%
The conviction rate for rape cases in India was 27.5% in 2022, down from 28.6% in 2021.
89%
In 2022, 89% of rape cases were still under investigation, with charge-sheeting in only 45%.
2.4%
Only 2.4% of rape cases registered in 2018 resulted in convictions by 2022, indicating severe judicial delays.
78%
Charge-sheet rate for rape: 78% in 2022.
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