Kanpur crime rate: Kanpur is one of the most developed cities in Uttar Pradesh. However, the crime rate here is quite high. Let us tell you about the crime-prone areas here.

If you look at the list of cities with the largest leather industries in the country, Kanpur is at the top. Kanpur was once known as the Manchester of India, but that status no longer exists. Let us tell you about Kanpur's most crime-prone areas.

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Kanpur is among the 19 metropolitan cities listed by the National Crime Records Bureau as the most crime-ridden cities in 2023. Crimes like kidnapping, murder, robbery, and rape continue to occur here.

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A user had posted on Reddit about crime in Kanpur, in which he had said that the city is mostly completely safe during the day, but at night, people face problems in some areas.

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Many users in Kanpur have reported experiencing problems at night in Goa Garden, Kalyanpur. If you Google the history of this area, you'll find something or the other happening here every day.

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Another user mentioned the Jhankarkati area of Kanpur. He said that this area is quite safe during the day, but it seems a bit unsafe at night. So, if you go there, proceed with caution.

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Another user reported experiencing significant difficulties in the Tila area of Jajmau, where criminal incidents are frequently reported.

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Additionally, people reported frequent criminal incidents in areas like Swaroop Nagar and Bada Chauraha. If you're traveling to Kanpur, keep a few things in mind so you can enjoy the city's beauty.