According to the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) 2024 report, Delhi has seen a 15% decrease in registered criminal cases, totaling approximately 275,000 under the Indian Penal Code and the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Despite this decline, Delhi continues to lead all Indian metro cities in violent crimes, recording 504 murders in 2024, slightly down from 506 in 2023. The primary motives for these murders include personal enmity, illicit relationships, and robbery. Kidnapping cases also fell to 5,580, but Delhi still outpaces other cities, with Mumbai reporting 1,854 cases. The city recorded a staggering 180,973 thefts, accounting for 73.3% of theft cases nationwide, with an average of 496 thefts daily. Organized crime, defined under the new BNS, has seen 20 cases reported in Delhi, the highest among metro cities. Additionally, 10,843 children were reported missing in 2024, reflecting ongoing concerns about child safety and welfare in the capital. The recovery rate for missing children stands at 62.4%, indicating some progress but highlighting the need for improved childcare support and policing strategies.