10 days agoCrime
28LENS
7 SourcesDelhi, India
thebalanced.newsNCRB Reports Rise in Crimes by Foreigners in India, West Bengal and Delhi Lead
According to the 2024 National Crime Records Bureau data, crimes committed by foreigners increased nationwide to 2,792 cases from 2,546 in 2023. West Bengal recorded the highest number among states at 992, followed by Maharashtra and Tripura. Delhi led Union Territories with 201 crimes by foreigners and 64 crimes against foreigners, showing a rise over recent years. Bangladeshi nationals accounted for the largest share of foreign nationals arrested, primarily under the Foreigners Act. Chargesheeting rates varied, with Delhi's rate higher for crimes by foreigners but lower for crimes against them compared to national averages.
Political Bias
3%96%1%
Sentiment
36%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 3%● Center 96%● Right 1%
The article group presents data-driven reporting from official NCRB sources without evident political framing. Coverage includes government statistics and highlights regional variations without attributing blame or political motives. Both crime increases and law enforcement responses are noted, reflecting a neutral stance focused on factual presentation rather than partisan interpretation.
Sentiment — Neutral (36/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral and factual, emphasizing statistical trends and official data. While increases in crime figures are reported, the language remains descriptive without sensationalism or emotive language. The inclusion of chargesheeting rates and arrest details provides a balanced view of law enforcement effectiveness alongside crime statistics.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thetelegraph | Bengal tops crimes by foreigners among states in 2024 according to latest NCRB report | Center | Neutral |
| thehindu | West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB | Center | Negative |
| theprint | West Bengal tops states in crimes by foreigners; Delhi leads UTs; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB | Center | Negative |
| thehindu | Delhi tops crimes against foreigners, among Union Territories in 2024, confirms National Crime Records Bureau | Center | Neutral |
| theprint | Delhi tops crimes against foreigners list across India in 2024: NCRB | Center | Neutral |
| theprint | Crimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRB | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Crimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRB | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 7 May, 10:11 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news187 May, 10:11 amCrimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRB
- 2theprint7 May, 10:34 amCrimes by foreigners up by 54 in Delhi in 2024: NCRB
- 3theprint7 May, 11:32 amDelhi tops crimes against foreigners list across India in 2024: NCRB
- 4thehindu7 May, 11:51 amDelhi tops crimes against foreigners, among Union Territories in 2024, confirms National Crime Records Bureau
- 5theprint7 May, 02:25 pmWest Bengal tops states in crimes by foreigners; Delhi leads UTs; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB
- 6thehindu8 May, 01:44 amWest Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB
- 7thetelegraph8 May, 02:50 amBengal tops crimes by foreigners among states in 2024 according to latest NCRB report
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
- 7
- Last analysed
- 8 May 2026
- Key entities
- DelhiMaharashtraNational Crime Records BureauUnion territoryKarnatakaPress Trust of IndiaWest BengalThe Foreigners Act, 1946Indian Penal CodeTransgenderMurderNepal
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