Metro Manila crime rate drops by 4%
MANILA, Philippines — The crime rate in Metro Manila this year decreased by at least four percent, according to data released by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
From January to August, 4,984 index crimes were recorded in Metro Manila, which is lower than the 5,202 incidents during the same period last year – a decrease of 4.19 percent.
“Crime solution efficiency improved from 68 percent to 71 percent for January 2022 to August 2022,” NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said.
Index crimes involve offenses such as murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft and vehicle theft.
The NCRPO issued the statement following reports of a spate of abductions, rapes with homicide and killings in the country.
Estomo attributed the decrease to their intensified operations in preventing crimes from happening.
He added that some of the crimes that surfaced on social media platforms are either rehashed or unverified purposely made to sow fear.
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