Pattern of cognizable offences in Karachi- Pakistan

To study the pattern of cognizable offences in Karachi. This descriptive study was conducted in Karachi in 2007 to study the pattern of cognizable offences. Data of 16 years revealed opposing pattern in the committance of Homicide and Suicide. Rate of Homicide increased by 1.14 times while that of Suicide decreased by 2.03 times. Shop dacoity increased by 5.2 times whereas shop robbery by 47 times. Car theft decreased by two times, M/cycle by 3.4 times and other vehicles by 2.21 times. The rate has increased for snatching; car 2.05, M/cycle 4.11 times and other vehicles by 1.03 times. Fatal RTA decreased by 1.18 times and non-fatal RTA by 2.04 times. Due concentratio has to be paid by all concerned to address these issues