12% fall in calls to police in 4 months of ’25

Panaji: Director general of police Alok Kumar on Friday said that the quick arrest of accused individuals in cases and the effective surveillance of criminal elements have helped Goa police reduce the calls to the police control room (PCR).In the first four months of the year compared to last year, there was a 12% overall decline in PCR calls and a 21.5% dive in calls about crimes against women.A total of 10,816 calls were received during the first four months of 2025, in contrast to 12,302 calls received during the same period last year, marking a reduction of 1,486 calls.“This decline in PCR calls across many significant heads was possible due to increased visibility, effective surveillance of criminal elements, and quick response to incidents in terms of arrests,” Kumar said.He added, “We keep analysing the crime trends and take effective measures to control them, which led to an overall decline in incidents.”The Goa PCR reported a notable decline in the number of calls received from Jan to April 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This drop is indicative of enhanced public safety, improved response mechanisms, and effective policing across the state, police said.All the call categories monitored showed a clear decline, reflecting consistent efforts by Goa police to address key areas of concern.Snatching incidents recorded the sharpest decline in the period under review, down by 50% (33 in 2025 compared to 66 in 2024). Bullfighting-related complaints dropped by 42.9%, while noise pollution and traffic-related calls reduced by 13.2% and 11.9% respectively.Calls related to fighting and assault decreased by 11.4%, theft cases by 16.1%, and accident-related calls by 9.9%.Particularly noteworthy is the decline in crime against women, which dropped significantly during this period. This reduction reflects the sustained efforts of Goa police to prioritise the safety and well-being of women through awareness drives, quick response mechanisms, and community-based interventions, police said.