Western Visayas posted a decrease in the number of crime incidents in the first nine months of 2025, data from the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) showed.
The region logged a total of 14,380 crimes from January to September this year, down by 209 cases from 14,589 crimes recorded in the same period a year ago.
Incidents under the Peace and Order Indicator (POI) also dropped by 10.54 percent, from 6,382 in 2024 to 5,722 this year.
POI, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP),”covers the crimes that reflect true crime picture and peace and order situation of a community.” It “comprises the totality of the Index and Non-Index Crimes.”
Index Crimes (serious offenses like murder, robbery, and rape) declined by 20.74 percent, from 1,591 incidents to 1,261.
Non-Index Crimes (violations of special laws and other offenses) also fell by 6.89 percent, from 4,791 to 4,461 cases.
Focus Crimes (murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and carjacking of motor vehicles and motorcycles) saw a 20.88 percent decrease, from 1,585 to 1,254.
Police Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan, PRO-6 director, attributed the “steady decline” to intensified law enforcement operations, proactive community engagement, and strengthened collaboration with local government units (LGUs).
“This downtrend in criminal incidents mirrors the dedication of our personnel and the cooperation of our communities. We will continue to sustain this momentum to ensure the safety and security of all Western Visayans,” he said.IMT
