Crime down 8.43%, 152K cases; homicide up

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a decrease of 8.43 percent in crime rates from January to October this year compared to the same period in 2023.

Focus crimes, including murder, robbery, theft, rape, physical injury, vehicle theft, and motorcycle theft, dropped from 166,013 cases last year to 152,024 cases this year, except for homicide which increased by 4.39 percent.

Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson, highlighted the reduction in crime statistics during a press briefing on Wednesday.

The PNP also conducted 39,153 police operations resulting in over 47,000 arrests and the confiscation of illegal drugs worth approximately P18.9 billion.

These efforts demonstrate the PNP's commitment to maintaining public safety and reducing crime rates across the country.