According to the National Crime Records Bureau's report 'Crime in India 2024', New Delhi has retained its position as the city with the highest number of crimes against women, recording a staggering 13,396 cases this year. This includes 1,058 reported rapes, making it the leading city in this category among 19 major metropolitan areas. The report highlights a troubling trend in dowry deaths, with 109 cases reported, and 4,647 instances of cruelty by husbands or relatives, significantly outpacing Lucknow, which recorded 1,446 cases. Other alarming statistics include 3,974 cases of kidnapping and abduction of women and 316 cases of sexual harassment, where Delhi again led the statistics. The overall crime rate against women in the capital was recorded at 176.8 per one lakh population, ranking fourth among cities in India, following Jaipur, Indore, and Lucknow. These figures underscore the urgent need for effective measures to combat violence against women in the national capital.