PNP REPORTS CRIME DROP
THE Philippine National Police headed by General Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. yesterday reported a 6.19 percent reduction in the country’s crime volume from January to August 23 this year compared to the same period in 2022.
Citing the Crime Situation Report from the PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management’s Crime Research Analysis Center, the top cop said that Index Crimes have exhibited a significant decrease of 8.79 percent complemented by a 5.55 percent decline in Non-Index Crimes.
He said that they have recorded a remarkable overall decrease of 8.74 percent on the eight focus crimes which include theft, rape, physical injury, robbery, murder, motor vehicle and motorcycle theft and homicide.
Gen. Acorda said that the latest Crime Situation Report showed a 5.03 percent reduction in theft cases; 14.66 percent decrease in rape incidents; 15.87 percent reduction in cases of physical injury; 6.36 percent decrease in incidents of robbery; a 2.07 percent reduction in cases of murder; a 3.84 percent decrease in incidents of motorcycle theft; a 31.98 percent reduction in cases of motor vehicle theft; and a 0.73 percent decrease in homicide cases.
The top three most prevalent crimes during this period were theft, rape, and physical injury.
Moreover, the efforts of the PNP and its partners have yielded positive results in crime resolution exemplified by a noteworthy 0.08 percent upsurge in Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) during the specified period, reflecting the dedication of law enforcement personnel in solving and closing cases.
The PNP leadership cited the diligent work of its men in the field and the continued cooperation of the public in all their anti-criminality efforts as major factors in the remarkable reduction in all major crimes in the country this year.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude, especially to the concerted endeavors of our officers, the support of our partners, and the trust of our fellow citizens which contributed to this positive outcome.
Let us sustain this momentum and continue working hand in hand to build a nation free from the threat of crime,” Gen. Acorda said.
These accomplishments also demonstrate the effectiveness of collaborative community efforts and the commitment of law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of every citizen, the top cop added.
