Chanakyapuri in New Delhi has 743 reported crimes across this dataset - about 53% more than the Delhi locality average of 485. SafePath rates it elevated risk, safer than 28% of mapped Delhi areas.
The most-reported crimes in Chanakyapuri are theft & robbery (654 reports) and burglary (46), out of 743 total across roughly 11.01 km² - about 67.51 reports per km². A "Elevated risk" rating means reported crime runs above the Delhi average here - plan routes deliberately and avoid quiet, poorly-lit stretches at night.
| Crime type | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Theft & robbery | 654 | |
| Burglary | 46 | |
| Assault & attack | 23 | |
| Rape | 8 | |
| Sexual harassment | 6 | |
| Murder | 3 | |
| Gang rape | 3 |
Theft and snatching are the most reported issues here - keep phones and bags secured, especially in crowded markets and at transit points.
With 743 reported crimes, Chanakyapuri records about 53% more than the typical Delhi locality (485). Ranked against all 166 areas in this dataset, it comes out safer than 28% of them, putting it in the elevated risk band. Safety also depends on time of day and exact street, so SafePath scores the specific route you plan rather than the area as a whole.
SafePath scores every walking, cycling and driving route by how close it passes to crime hot-zones, then highlights the lowest-risk path. Plan a route to or from Chanakyapuri and compare the safest options side by side before you set off.
Neighbouring localities you can also check include Tuglak Road, Parliament Street, Sarojini Nagar and Connaught Place. Compare their safety ratings too:
Crime figures are an approximate signal compiled from New Delhi crime data and community reports, not official statistics. Use them as guidance alongside local awareness.