The series hosted by television and movie personality Anoop Soni, which premiered on 9 May 2003, is the longest running reality crime television series in India, having completed twelve years in 2015.The motto of the serial is’Crime Never Pays" The show revolves around real life stories of kidnapping, human trafficking, rapes and other anti social activities taking place in the society.
Crime Patrol generally receives positive reviews from critics.It is the best among the shows aired on Sony T.V. The show is so popular that it keeps people awake till late night to watch latest episodes. This show is not just a show that airs crime stories but is a true depiction of real life happenings presented in a dramatised form. The show also emphasizes that there is no perfect crime.It tries to create awareness among its audience without threatening them.