New Delhi

India’s capital reported the highest number of crimes against foreign nationals among all Union Territories in 2024, with 64 cases registered during the year, according to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

The figure marks a marginal rise from 63 cases recorded in 2023 and reflects a noticeable increase from 40 cases in 2022, pointing to a consistent upward trend over the past three years.

As per the NCRB report released on Wednesday, Union Territories together registered 67 cases of crimes involving foreign nationals in 2024, with Delhi accounting for the overwhelming majority. Jammu and Kashmir reported two such cases, while the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded one. No cases were reported from Chandigarh, which had registered four incidents the previous year.

The report also highlighted that Delhi’s chargesheet filing rate in these cases stood at 46 per cent, considerably lower than the national average of 68 per cent. The overall chargesheeting rate across Union Territories was recorded at 45.5 per cent.

Nationwide, a total of 257 crimes against foreigners were reported in 2024, up from 238 in 2023 and 192 in 2022, indicating a broader rise in such incidents across the country.

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Among states, Maharashtra registered the highest number of cases at 41, followed by Karnataka with 32 cases.