PNP: Crime rate down 16% under 'safer cities' drive

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ crime rate dropped by 16 percent during the first 43 days of implementation of the anti-crime program “Safer Cities” initiative, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday. Data show that a total of 3,776 focus crimes were recorded from April 6, when the campaign was launched, to May 18. This was lower than the 4,495 focus crimes recorded from Feb. 22 to April 5, reflecting a decrease of 719 cases or 15.99 percent. READ: PH crime rate down 12.4% in 2025 — PNP All eight focus crimes — murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, car theft and […]...

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