Metro Manila: Crime rate significantly dropped in January 2025

February 2, 2025

In the National Capital Region, Metro Manila, the crime rate has dropped by 19.6% in January 2025, as reported by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

According to the statement by the National Capital Regional Police Office acting chief, the crime rate has dropped significantly by 19.61% in the region. Brigadier General Anthony Aberin is currently working as the acting chief of the National Capital Region Police Office. He further stated that a total of 451 cases were reported to the Metro Manila Police in January 2025, which are 110 cases less than those reported in January 2024.

There dip in the curve of crime rate is seen in all types of crime, including rape, theft, physical injuries, murder, and other crimes. The credit for the decreased crime rate goes to the sincere efforts by the police. During the past few months, the police have taken several steps towards the improvement in the law and order situation in the capital.

More than 1100 suspects and wanted persons were arrested in January 2025. Moreover, a large number of illegal weapons were captured. These continued efforts of the Manila Police will further help in elevating the law and order situation. The rest of the city police officers should follow the same line of action as that of Metro Manila.

After the mandatory police clearance for business registration, seeking jobs and certain transactions has increased the number of applicants applying for Police clearance. The central database record of the police having a complete clearance record has also helped to check on the criminal background and crime history of individuals. The digitalization of the record has been a good contributor to the police performance.