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NCRB data flags Delhi's high juvenile crime rate; timeline of 2022-2024 figures and 2026 findings

Updated May 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM

NCRB data shows Delhi had the highest juvenile crime figures among metro cities in 2024, with 2,306 cases and a rate of 42 per 1 lakh minors. The article also lists year-by-year counts (2022-2024) and detailed breakdowns of crimes and demographics.

Why It Matters

The figures highlight persistent juvenile crime levels in Delhi and provide a detailed breakdown of crime types and sociodemographic factors that may inform policy and enforcement discussions.

Timeline

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Article published

May 7, 2026

The article reporting these NCRB figures was published on May 7, 2026.

Senior citizens crimes in Delhi (2022-2024)

May 6, 2026

Crimes against senior citizens in Delhi declined between 2022 and 2024, with 2024 recording 1,267 cases, down from 1,361 in 2023 and 1,313 in 2022.

Delhi rate of filing chargesheets in juvenile cases

May 6, 2026

Delhi’s rate of filing chargesheets in juvenile crime cases was 51.6%, as reported by NCRB.

Additional metro figures in juvenile crimes

May 6, 2026

Further figures cited include Bengaluru 660, Kochi 263, and Nagpur 204, illustrating the distribution of juvenile-crime cases across multiple metros.

Top metros and juvenile-crime counts in 2024

May 6, 2026

Delhi led with 2,306 juvenile-crime cases in 2024, ahead of Mumbai (791), Chennai (466), Bengaluru (386), Hyderabad (316) and Ahmedabad (295).

NCRB Crime in India 2024 report released

May 6, 2026

NCRB released Crime in India 2024, noting Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes committed by juveniles among metropolitan cities in 2024 (2,306 cases). This was up from 2023 (2,278) but below 2022 (2,336).

Living arrangements of apprehended juveniles (2024)

May 6, 2026

Of apprehended juveniles, 2,700 were living with parents, 495 with guardians, and 75 were homeless.

Apprehensions of juveniles in Delhi (2024) and education levels

May 6, 2026

3,270 juveniles were apprehended in Delhi during 2024. Education levels: 428 illiterate; 914 up to primary; 1,672 between primary and matric; 235 above matric up to higher secondary; 21 above higher secondary.

Special and Local Laws offences by juveniles (2024)

May 6, 2026

Arms Act: 30 cases; Excise Act: 35 cases; Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act: 11 cases; total cognisable Special and Local Laws crimes involving juveniles: 220.

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases (juveniles, 2024)

May 6, 2026

132 cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act were registered.

Crimes against women and children by juveniles (2024)

May 6, 2026

Rape: 58 cases; assault on women: 48; sexual harassment: 6; assault with intent to disrobe: 7; stalking: 3; insulting the modesty of women: 9; dowry death: 3; total offences against women and children: 134.

Murder and related offences (juveniles, 2024)

May 6, 2026

Murder: 144 cases; causing death by negligence: 7; attempt to commit culpable homicide: 41; hurt or grievous hurt: 147; kidnapping and abduction: 19; wrongful restraint: 1.