The state also recorded 2,786 murders in 2024 and 1,376 in January-June 2025. Recoveries of country-made firearms more than doubled between 2015 and 2024, according to SCRB data.
Bihar CM says crime is over, here's the data
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary claimed that 'apradh' had ended in the state, saying that while 'crime' could happen, 'apradh' could not. However, NCRB data shows Bihar recorded a cognisable crime rate of 277.1 per lakh population in 2022, lower than the national average of 422.2. The state also recorded 2,786 murders in 2024 and 1,376 in January-June 2025. Recoveries of country-made firearms more than doubled between 2015 and 2024, according to SCRB data.

