PNP REPORTS 12.40% DROP IN FOCUS CRIMES NATIONWIDE IN 2025
The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., reported an improved crime environment nationwide in 2025 based on crime incidents recorded from January to December, compared with the same period in 2024.
Based on official records from the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, Focus Crimes declined by 12.40%, from 40,771 incidents in 2024 to 35,717 in 2025, or 5,054 fewer cases year-on-year.
Data further reveal that most major crime categories posted significant reductions, led by rape, which registered the highest decrease at 22.68 percent, dropping from 9,910 cases in 2024 to 7,662 in 2025. This was followed by carnapping of motor vehicles, which declined by 20.18 percent, from 332 to 265 incidents.
Murder cases decreased by 17.80 percent, from 4,151 to 3,412, while homicide dropped by 14.98 percent, from 1,268 to 1,078 incidents. Physical Injury cases also went down by 13.98 percent, declining from 5,593 to 4,811, and robbery fell by 11.87 percent, from 4,136 to 3,645 cases.
Meanwhile, theft, recorded a 4.31 percent decrease, from 13,232 cases in 2024 to 12,662 in 2025.
A comparison of two equal 128-day periods in 2025 further shows a sustained downward trend in crime, with incidents decreasing by 11.64 percent, from 13,307 cases recorded between April 19 and August 25 to 11,758 cases from August 26 to December 31, or 1,549 fewer incidents as of January 2, 2026.
Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Nartatez said the sustained decrease in crime reflects the effectiveness of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, coupled with the collective efforts of police units nationwide.
“Malinaw po sa mga numerong ito na epektibo ang ating PNP Focused Agenda. Ito ay resulta ng mas pinalakas na police presence, mas mabilis na pagtugon, at mas maayos na ugnayan ng pulisya at ng ating mga komunidad,” PLTGEN Nartatez said.
He stressed that the gains recorded in 2025 were achieved through consistent implementation of crime prevention and law enforcement strategies on the ground.
“Ang bawat pagbaba ng kaso ay katumbas ng mas ligtas na komunidad. Pero hindi po tayo titigil dito. Tuloy-tuloy lang ang trabaho,” he added.
Looking ahead to 2026, the PNP leadership assured the public that law enforcement efforts will be further intensified to sustain and improve the country’s crime environment, with stronger emphasis on crime prevention and crime solution strategies.
“Sa 2026, mas paiigtingin pa natin ang ating mga hakbang para pigilan ang krimen at siguraduhing mananagot ang mga gumagawa nito,” PLTGEN Nartatez said. “Ito ang diwa ng Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas—Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
As the year 2026 unfolds, the PNP assures the public that it will continue building on these gains, guided by its PNP Focus Agenda and unwavering commitment to protect lives, uphold the law, and serve the Filipino people with integrity and dedication.
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