Focus crimes nationwide dropped by 29.75% from July to September 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the Philippine National Police.
The PNP recorded 7,233 focus crime cases during the third quarter, down from 10,296 cases recorded during the same period in 2025. GMA Network
The eight focus crimes monitored by the PNP are murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, motor vehicle carnapping and motorcycle theft. GMA Network
PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the decline was linked to continuing police operations, including improved patrols and police visibility.
Nartatez said police presence on the streets is important to allow officers to respond quickly to incidents.
The PNP is also continuing its campaigns against loose firearms, illegal drugs and terrorism, which Nartatez identified as among the factors related to criminal activity.
Despite the decline, Nartatez cautioned against complacency and said police operations must continue to maintain peace and public safety. SunStar Publishing Inc.
The PNP also reported that focus crimes fell by 36.05% in September alone, with 2,063 cases recorded compared with 3,226 in September 2025. Philstar.com
Nartatez said the PNP would continue strengthening police visibility, patrol operations and investigations as part of its efforts to address criminal activity.
The latest figures cover reported focus crime incidents from July through September and compare them with the corresponding period in 2025.
