440% rise in reporting of major crimes in Delhi in 10 years, says report

Reporting of major crimes in the national capital has increased by 440 per cent in the last 10 years from 2012 to 2021, according to a report.

The report launched by the Praja Foundation on 'State of Policing and Law & Order in Delhi' also highlights the pendency in the investigation of cases as well as trial proceedings in Delhi.

No immediate reaction was available from the Delhi Police on the report.

According to the report, registered crimes of theft and chain snatching have increased by 827 per cent and 552 per cent respectively from 2012 to 2021. While registered crimes of molestation, rape and kidnapping/abduction have increased by 251 per cent, 194 per cent and 39 per cent respectively.

The report further stated that 41 per cent of total rape cases were registered under POCSO Act in 2021. In the same year, it has been seen that 91 per cent of total kidnapping and abduction victims were children while the conviction rate was 38 per cent for crimes against women and only 52 .