Crime rate in Metro Manila drops 37% in Feb 2025

Crime rate in Metro Manila dropped by 37.06 percent in February 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

The NCRPO recorded 343 focus crimes last month, down from 545 cases in February 2024.

Focus crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, and vehicle and motorcycle theft.

Murder cases decreased by 41.94 percent from 31 to 18, while rape cases dropped nearly 50 percent from 91 to 46.

Robbery and theft saw significant reductions of 33.73 percent and 33.62 percent respectively, with carjacking decreasing to three cases from seven.

Motorcycle theft also decreased by 11.43 percent for motorcycles, while physical injury incidents almost halved to 29 cases from 57.

NCRPO Chief Brig. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin attributed the improvements to heightened police presence, intelligence-driven operations, and community engagement efforts, adding that the NCRPO remains vigilant in addressing emerging crime trends.