NCRPO notes 9% decrease in crime incidence in Metro Manila

Metro Manila police director Maj. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) noted on Sunday a nine-percent decrease in crime incidence in Metro Manila for 2021 as compared to 2020.

According to NCRPO, murder incidents went down by 29 percent from 687 in 2020 to 490 in 2021. Cases of physical injuries decreased by 34 percent from 1,122 incidents in 2020 to 741 cases in 2021.

Meanwhile, homicide incidents also posted a 16 percent decrease from 171 to 143; rape by eight percent from 1,083 to 997; robbery by 11 percent from 1,446 to 1,286; theft by 3 percent from 3,187 to 3,094; and carnapping of motor vehicles by 9 percent from 126 to 115.

Carnapping of motorcycles likewise decreased by 18 percent from 631 to 516, while the occurrence of other special complex crimes was reduced by 25 percent from 44 to 33

NCRPO said this “sums up to a -1,082 or 13% decrease in the occurrence of index crimes and -2,261 or 7% decrease in the occurrence of non-index crimes in Metro Manila.”

NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Vicente Danao said the “success in the fight against all forms of criminality, illegal drugs and terrorism may be attributed to the strengthened partnership we have developed with [the] community.”

“Indeed, it played an indispensable role in providing necessary information for immediate resolution of offenses and their increased confidence made it easier for them to report right away when crimes are being committed in their locality. Hence the delivery of prompt police service the community deserves,” he said.

“I give back this success to my men for their unwavering dedication and commitment to duty and to the people of Metro Manila for their never ending trust and support,” he added.

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