Crime in Raipur District: A Historical Analysis(1956-1975)

Abstract

This Research Paper deals with various aspect of crime in Raipur District. Crime and Police seem to go hand in hand from time immemorial. The study on crime relates to police in context to population, distance of police station from place of crime and availability of police force in the area. Chhattisgarh is basically a place of peace loving people. Its geographical location and history has made it almost secluded from neighbouring states but even then no society of the modern world can claim to be free from crimes. The study has been based on the data of crime for the years 1956 to 1975. Statistics on Indian Crime originate in Police Stations. They are collected from district reports found at the office of the Superintendent of Police. The natural interpretation is that crime rate is directly proportionate to urbanization and industrialization.