Civil Lines in New Delhi has 907 reported crimes across this dataset - about 87% more than the Delhi locality average of 485. SafePath rates it high risk, safer than 8% of mapped Delhi areas.
The most-reported crimes in Civil Lines are theft & robbery (796 reports) and burglary (66), out of 907 total across roughly 4.23 km² - about 214.53 reports per km². A "High risk" rating places it among the higher-crime localities in this dataset - stick to main roads, travel in daylight where possible, and let someone know your route.
| Crime type | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Theft & robbery | 796 | |
| Burglary | 66 | |
| Assault & attack | 27 | |
| Sexual harassment | 18 | |
| Rape | 9 | |
| Murder | 5 | |
| Gang rape | 1 |
Theft and snatching are the most reported issues here - keep phones and bags secured, especially in crowded markets and at transit points.
With 907 reported crimes, Civil Lines records about 87% more than the typical Delhi locality (485). Ranked against all 166 areas in this dataset, it comes out safer than 8% of them, putting it in the high 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 Civil Lines and compare the safest options side by side before you set off.
Neighbouring localities you can also check include Maurice Nagar, Mukherji Nagar, Roop Nagar and Timarpur. 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.