NCRB Reports 54% Rise in Crimes by Foreigners in Delhi in 2024
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NCRB Reports 54% Rise in Crimes by Foreigners in Delhi in 2024

Delhi reported 201 crimes by foreigners in 2024, a 54% increase from 130 cases in 2023, according to NCRB data. The chargesheeting rate in Delhi was 99%, above the national average of 96.7%. Nationwide, crimes by foreigners rose to 2,792 cases in 2024 from 2,546 in 2023. West Bengal recorded the highest number at 992, followed by Maharashtra with 386, Tripura with 276, and Tamil Nadu with 139 cases.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
40%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 7 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present official NCRB data without political commentary, focusing on crime statistics involving foreigners across Indian states. Both sources emphasize factual reporting of figures and rates, reflecting a neutral stance without attributing causes or political implications. The coverage includes multiple regional data points, maintaining an objective presentation.

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, reporting increases in crime statistics without emotive language or sensationalism. The focus remains on data presentation and investigation rates, avoiding judgment or alarmist framing, resulting in an informative and balanced sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
theprintCrimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRBCenterNeutral
news18Crimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRBCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 7 May, 10:11 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news187 May, 10:11 am
    Crimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRB
  2. 2
    theprint7 May, 10:34 am
    Crimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRB

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Delhi, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
7 May 2026
Key entities
DelhiPress Trust of IndiaMaharashtraTamil NaduTripuraWest BengalNational Crime Records BureauNew DelhiUnion territory