The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded a 32% decline in focus crimes nationwide from July to October 2026, according to its latest crime statistics.
PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said authorities recorded 9,047 incidents during the four-month period, down by 4,354 cases from the 13,401 incidents reported during the same period last year.
Focus crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and carnapping of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Meanwhile, the PNP conducted 5,101 anti-illegal drug operations in October, resulting in the arrest of 5,788 individuals and the confiscation of illegal drugs valued at P192.7 million.
Police also arrested 8,839 wanted persons nationwide during the reporting period. Another 10,289 individuals were apprehended in operations against illegal gambling.
In its campaign against smuggling, the PNP conducted 2,927 operations, leading to the arrest of 635 individuals.
Authorities also seized suspected smuggled products and equipment valued at P646.67 million.
The figures highlight the PNP’s reported decline in focus crimes alongside its enforcement activities against illegal drugs, gambling, wanted persons, and smuggling across the country.
