Metro Manila index crimes down by 23.63%

Index crimes in Metro Manila went down by 23.63 percent from January 1 to April 1 this year compared to the same period last year, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Monday, April 7.

- By AARON RECUENCO

Index crimes are crimes against persons such as murder, homicide, physical injury and rape, and crimes against property such as robbery, theft, carnapping of motor vehicles and motorcycle theft.

NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin attributed the decrease to what he described as strategic policing initiatives which includes enhancing personnel’s capabilities, intensifying proactive policing efforts, and cultivating stronger partnerships within the community.

“These focused efforts are now yielding tangible results in the fight against crime. This considerable reduction underscores the impact of an Able police force – one that is increasingly skilled, better resourced, and more adept at rapid and effective crime response,” said Aberin.

Based on the NCRPO data, a total of 1,305 index crimes were recorded in the first 93 days of 2025 compared to 1,710 incidents in 2024.

NCRPO’s overall Crime Clearance Efficiency (CCE) also surged to 95.88 percent while the Crime Solution Efficiency (CSE) has also improved to 68.77 percent.