Crime against women in Delhi increased by 63.3% in the first 6 months of 2021 as compared to 2020.

The data shared by #DelhiPolice indicates that rape cases saw an increase of 43% from 580 till June 15 last year to 833 this year; cases of molestation increased by 39% from 733 to 1,022; kidnapping from 1,026 to 1,580; abduction from 46 to 159 & dowry deaths from 47 to 56.

Further, in the first six months of the year 2021, Delhi recorded 7 cases of dacoity, 196 murders, 295 attempts to murder, 942 robberies, 35 riot cases & 7 kidnappings for ransom.

Source: Delhi Police