The Philippine National Police (PNP) reaffirmed its commitment to national safety and security in a statement released Tuesday, October 29, highlighting substantial progress in crime reduction over the past two years.
“Our latest data indicates a substantial decline in crime rates, underscoring the effectiveness of our ongoing strategies and proactive measures,” the PNP said.
From July 1, 2022 to July 28, 2024, the PNP said it recorded a significant 61.87 percent drop in index crimes with incidents down from 217,830 in the same period from 2016 to 2018 to just 83,059.
The decline spans various crime categories, with notable reductions in violent crimes, including murder, rape, homicide, and physical injuries, as well as property crimes like robbery, theft, and carnapping.
Crimes against persons, such as murder, homicide, physical injuries, and rape, decreased by 55.69 percent, translating to reductions of 11,641 in murders, 2,420 in homicides, 2,719 in rape cases, and 34,966 in physical injuries.
Property crimes also saw a 66.81 percent decrease with reported incidents dropping from 124,799 to 41,420 during the same comparative periods.
The PNP also noted improvements in its Crime Clearance Efficiency by 27.13 percent and Crime Solution Efficiency by 10.28 percent, reflecting their commitment to quickly resolve cases and deliver justice and strengthening public trust in law enforcement.
The intensified anti-drug campaign likewise achieved substantial results, leading to the seizure of illegal drugs worth P35.6 billion and the arrest of 122,309 individuals linked to drug-related offenses, according to the national police.
The PNP underscored its commitment to a balanced approach in law enforcement that combines effective crime prevention with respect for human rights.
“Our priority is public safety while ensuring the dignity of every individual is respected and upheld,” the PNP, adding that their ongoing efforts are aimed at fostering safer and more secure communities across the Philippines.
