Crime prevention and investigation remain important responsibilities of the Alappuzha District Police. Official Kerala Police records provide information about cases registered at individual police stations and the different categories of offences handled by police.
The Alappuzha North Police Station, for example, maintains published crime statistics covering offences registered under the Indian Penal Code and special and local laws. The records include categories such as theft, robbery, cheating, assault and other offences.
Publishing verified crime-prevention information on the district website can help citizens understand the work carried out by the police while also encouraging residents to report suspicious activities and cooperate with law-enforcement agencies.