Panaji: Goa police on Thursday said that there is notable decline in the number of calls received by Police Control room from January 01 to April 30, 2025 compared to the same period in the year 2024.
Police spokesman said that this drop is indicative of the enhanced public safety, improved response mechanism and effective policing across the state.
He said that the State Police Control Room (SPCR), Goa Police, has reported a notable decline in the number of calls received at PCR from January 01 to April 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
The spokesman said that 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, or an overall decrease of 12.08 per cent.
“All the call categories monitored have shown a clear decline, reflecting consistent efforts by Goa Police to address key areas of concern. The figures for the key call categories are provided in the table below for reference,” he said.
Adding further, he said that snatching incidents witnessed the sharpest decline, down by 50 percent (33 in 2025 compared to 66 in 2024).
“Bullfighting-related complaints dropped by 42.9 percent, while noise pollution and traffic-related calls reduced by 13.2 percent and 11.9 percent respectively. Calls related to fighting and assault decreased by 11.4 percent, theft cases by 16.1 percent, crimes against women by 21.5 percent, and accident-related calls by 9.9 percent,” he said.
The spokesman said that 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,” he added.
