Punjabi Bagh in New Delhi has 1441 reported crimes across this dataset - about 197% more than the Delhi locality average of 485. SafePath rates it high risk, safer than 1% of mapped Delhi areas.
The most-reported crimes in Punjabi Bagh are theft & robbery (1256 reports) and burglary (70), out of 1441 total across roughly 2.59 km² - about 556.47 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 | 1256 | |
| Burglary | 70 | |
| Assault & attack | 57 | |
| Rape | 25 | |
| Sexual harassment | 21 | |
| Murder | 11 | |
| 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 1441 reported crimes, Punjabi Bagh records about 197% more than the typical Delhi locality (485). Ranked against all 166 areas in this dataset, it comes out safer than 1% 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 Punjabi Bagh and compare the safest options side by side before you set off.
Neighbouring localities you can also check include Subhash Place, Moti Nagar, Khyala and Rajouri Garden. 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.