NCRB Data Suggests 20% Increase In Delhi's Crime Rate; 3% Rise Nationwide
National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) data indicated that crime rate in Delhi has increased by 20% from 2018 to 2019, and 3% rise was registered nationwide. Out of 290,000 cases registered in Delhi, 82% were theft cases. Reportedly, there was a dip in Delhi's vehicle-theft cases from last year, and a 3% rise in rape cases. Besides, the number of murder cases in the city increased by 1.5%.