Paschim Vihar in New Delhi has 632 reported crimes across this dataset - about 30% more than the Delhi locality average of 485. SafePath rates it elevated risk, safer than 27% of mapped Delhi areas.
The most-reported crimes in Paschim Vihar are theft & robbery (531 reports) and burglary (51), out of 632 total across roughly 3.81 km² - about 166.02 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 | 531 | |
| Burglary | 51 | |
| Sexual harassment | 31 | |
| Assault & attack | 14 | |
| Rape | 13 | |
| Murder | 4 | |
| 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 632 reported crimes, Paschim Vihar records about 30% more than the typical Delhi locality (485). Ranked against all 166 areas in this dataset, it comes out safer than 27% 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 Paschim Vihar and compare the safest options side by side before you set off.
Neighbouring localities you can also check include Mianwali Nagar, Khyala, Rajouri Garden and Nihal Vihar. 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.