India, July 13 -- Murder cases in Delhi have increased by 3.73% in the first six months of 2025 as compared to the same period last year, according to data shared by the Delhi Police on Saturday. At least 250 murders were registered till June 30 against 241 murders during the same period in 2024, the data showed. Except murders, all other heinous and non-heinous crimes registered till June 30 were on a decreasing trend when compared to last year's data.

With a 10.38% decline in rape and prevention of children from sexual offences (Pocso) cases, the national capital saw an 8.38 % decline in overall crimes in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the data. Marking a drop of over 10,000 cases, from Janua...