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PNP Reports Significant Drop In Crime Rates
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has released a comprehensive report through the Crime Information Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS), showcasing a substantial decline in the country's crime rate between January 1 and October 31, 2023.
The report, compiled from statistics sourced from seventeen Police Regional Offices (PROs) nationwide, highlights an 8.24% decrease in Index Crime Volume, translating to 2,877 fewer incidents compared to the same period in 2022.
Moreover, there was an overall 8.18% drop in focus crimes such as murder, robbery, theft, rape, physical injury, and carnapping, with a decrease of 2,838 incidents in 2023.
PNP Chief PGen Benjamin Acorda Jr., emphasized the significance of these results, praising the coordinated efforts of the Philippine National Police in ensuring the safety and security of communities.
He stated, "These promising outcomes stand as a clear testament to the tireless and coordinated efforts of the Philippine National Police."
Also included in the report are key campaigns of PNP against cybercrimes, carnapping, wanted individuals, and loose firearms have yielded significant progress.
In the campaign against carnapping, a 71.76% recovery efficiency was achieved, with 973 vehicles, including 245 motor vehicles and 728 motorcycles, being recovered. The campaign against wanted persons resulted in the voluntary surrender of 341 individuals and 63,486 arrests. Additionally, the fight against illegal drugs saw the arrest of 48,454 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs estimated at P9,731,467,292.96.
Responding to the escalating threat of cybercrime, the PNP's Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) conducted various operations, resulting in the arrest of 732 individuals and the rescue of 4,096 victims.
Acorda Jr. affirmed, "Celebrating these accomplishments underscores the unwavering dedication of our gallant police officers to upholding peace and order, extending well before the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Our relentless efforts have created a safer environment for the Filipino community."
The report, compiled from statistics sourced from seventeen Police Regional Offices (PROs) nationwide, highlights an 8.24% decrease in Index Crime Volume, translating to 2,877 fewer incidents compared to the same period in 2022.
Moreover, there was an overall 8.18% drop in focus crimes such as murder, robbery, theft, rape, physical injury, and carnapping, with a decrease of 2,838 incidents in 2023.
PNP Chief PGen Benjamin Acorda Jr., emphasized the significance of these results, praising the coordinated efforts of the Philippine National Police in ensuring the safety and security of communities.
He stated, "These promising outcomes stand as a clear testament to the tireless and coordinated efforts of the Philippine National Police."
Also included in the report are key campaigns of PNP against cybercrimes, carnapping, wanted individuals, and loose firearms have yielded significant progress.
In the campaign against carnapping, a 71.76% recovery efficiency was achieved, with 973 vehicles, including 245 motor vehicles and 728 motorcycles, being recovered. The campaign against wanted persons resulted in the voluntary surrender of 341 individuals and 63,486 arrests. Additionally, the fight against illegal drugs saw the arrest of 48,454 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs estimated at P9,731,467,292.96.
Responding to the escalating threat of cybercrime, the PNP's Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) conducted various operations, resulting in the arrest of 732 individuals and the rescue of 4,096 victims.
Acorda Jr. affirmed, "Celebrating these accomplishments underscores the unwavering dedication of our gallant police officers to upholding peace and order, extending well before the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Our relentless efforts have created a safer environment for the Filipino community."
Nov 10, 2023
