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Delhi crime falls 15 percent in 2024 but crimes against children stay alarming
Politics
Published on 7 May 2026
Overall crimes drop, yet child offences remain worst
NCRB data shows Delhi recorded a 15.1% drop in overall registered crimes in 2024, bringing cases to about 2.8 lakh. But the decline does not extend to violence and child-related offences. Delhi remains the highest among major metros for crimes against children, especially child abduction cases.
- Delhi’s total registered crimes fell 15.1% in 2024
- Cases dropped to roughly 2.8 lakh overall
- Violent offences and crimes against children remain high
- Child abduction cases are a key concern for Delhi
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