Defence Colony in New Delhi has 227 reported crimes across this dataset - about 53% fewer than the Delhi locality average of 485. SafePath rates it safe, safer than 84% of mapped Delhi areas.
The most-reported crimes in Defence Colony are theft & robbery (163 reports) and burglary (28), out of 227 total across roughly 2.49 km² - about 91.07 reports per km². A "Safe" rating places it among the safer localities in this dataset - reported crime is low relative to the rest of Delhi, though basic street awareness still applies.
| Crime type | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Theft & robbery | 163 | |
| Burglary | 28 | |
| Assault & attack | 17 | |
| Rape | 14 | |
| Sexual harassment | 11 | |
| Murder | 5 | |
| Gang rape | 2 |
Theft and snatching are the most reported issues here - keep phones and bags secured, especially in crowded markets and at transit points.
With 227 reported crimes, Defence Colony records about 53% fewer than the typical Delhi locality (485). Ranked against all 166 areas in this dataset, it comes out safer than 84% of them, putting it in the safe 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 Defence Colony and compare the safest options side by side before you set off.
Neighbouring localities you can also check include Lajpat Nagar, Amar Colony, Greater Kailash and Kotala Mubarak Pur. 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.