Haryana Reports 8.24% Decline in Crime Rate in January 2026, Highlights Police Initiatives
Haryana Police reported an 8.24% decline in total registered crimes in January 2026 compared to January 2025, with cases dropping from 10,115 to 9,492. Significant reductions include rape cases by 54.55%, robbery by 77%, and crimes under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act by 32.91%. DGP Ajay Singhal highlighted a focus on proactive, technology-driven policing, emphasizing women's safety and vulnerable groups, with a near 100% detection rate in crimes against women and children.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 4%, Centre 94%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, theprint, news18, hindustantimes, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 5 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 5 Feb, 01:56 pm. Other outlets followed.