Davao Crime Rate Falls by Nearly 30% in 2025
PRO-Davao reports a significant 29.61% decrease in eight focus crimes for 2025. Rape and robbery cases saw the sharpest declines. Police aim to sustain or improve this trend in the new year.
PRO-Davao reports a significant 29.61% decrease in eight focus crimes for 2025. Rape and robbery cases saw the sharpest declines. Police aim to sustain or improve this trend in the new year.
Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region reports a significant 22.1% decrease in 8-Focus Crimes for 2025. Read how strengthened operations and community efforts led to safer communities.
The DOH reports 720 firework-related injuries from Dec 21-Jan 5, a 14% decrease. Most victims were under 19. Officials urge public to seek immediate medical care for burns and wounds.
Crime in Central Luzon decreased in 2025, with focus crimes dropping to 3,228. Police credit a 70.42% crime solution efficiency rate. Read the full report.
Road accidents were the leading cause of injuries in Central Visayas during the holidays, with 274 cases. Fireworks-related injuries dropped to 73. No stray bullet or firecracker ingestion cases were reported.
Davao City ends 2025 with a 23.15% decline in index crimes, driven by a sharp fall in theft. Police credit community partnerships and targeted patrols for the improved safety record. Read the full report.
Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.
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Western Visayas experiences significant crime reduction with index crimes decreasing by 18.18% in first half of 2024, according to latest PNP data.