Delhi Reports Highest Incidence of Crimes Against Women Among Major Indian Cities
From rape to dowry deaths, Delhi records highest crimes against women among metro cities
Hindustan Times
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New Delhi has been identified as the city with the highest number of crimes against women in India, according to the National Crime Records Bureau's 'Crime in India 2024' report. The capital recorded 13,396 cases, including 1,058 rapes and 109 dowry deaths, surpassing other metropolitan areas significantly.
- 01Delhi recorded 13,396 crimes against women in 2024, the highest among 19 metropolitan cities.
- 02The city reported 1,058 rape cases, the most in India.
- 03Dowry deaths in Delhi totaled 109 cases in 2024.
- 04Delhi also had the highest instances of sexual harassment, with 316 cases reported.
- 05The overall crime rate against women in Delhi was 176.8 per one lakh population.
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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.
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The high incidence of crimes against women in Delhi indicates a significant safety concern for residents, particularly women, and calls for urgent reforms in law enforcement and societal attitudes.
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