Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha on Thursday said the national capital has witnessed a significant decline in major crimes over the past year, attributing the improvement to technology-driven policing, enhanced police visibility and focused crime-prevention strategies.
Addressing the Delhi Police Commissionerate Day function, Golchha said the force has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with greater emphasis on crime prevention and the use of technology.
According to the Commissioner, heinous crimes have declined by 8 per cent compared with 2025, while offences registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have fallen by 12 per cent.
Property-related crimes also recorded a substantial decline. Cases of motor vehicle theft dropped by 21 per cent, while other thefts fell by 15 per cent—the lowest figures recorded in the past 10 years. He added that PCR calls related to robbery and snatching have also declined significantly due to increased police visibility and effective crime-control measures.
Highlighting women’s safety as a key priority, Golchha said crimes against women have reduced by nearly 17 per cent, while the detection rate has reached 98 per cent, one of the highest in the country. Nearly 95 per cent of such cases were charge-sheeted within the prescribed statutory time limit, he added.
He said Delhi Police has also accelerated investigations in sensitive cases. During the current year, charge sheets were filed within two weeks in 35 POCSO cases and 172 street crime cases, reflecting a focus on swift investigation and prosecution.
On organised crime, Golchha said Operation Gang Bust and action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) have targeted not only criminals but also the networks providing them logistical and financial support. As a result, the use of firearms in heinous crimes has declined by 27 per cent during the current year.
Referring to the recently launched 2026-2029 Vision Document under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, unveiled during the 10th Apex-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Commissioner said Delhi Police has identified 123 narcotics hotspots through scientific analysis to strengthen anti-drug enforcement across the city.
