The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a 32% nationwide decrease in focus crimes between July and October 2026, according to PNP Chief PGen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.
During a press briefing on Monday, November 9, Nartatez announced that authorities recorded 9,047 focus crime incidents—encompassing serious offenses such as murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and carnapping—marking a significant drop of 4,354 cases from the 13,401 incidents logged during the same period in 2025.
“Our latest figures show a downward trend in focus crimes over the past four months,” Nartatez said.
“From July to October 2026, the PNP recorded 9,047 focus crimes incidents nationwide, down by 4,354 cases, or 32%, from the 13,401 cases recorded in the same period last year,” he added.
The police chief attributed the decline to the daily efforts of law enforcement personnel in maintaining community safety.
Alongside the drop in major offenses, the PNP highlighted recent enforcement achievements for October:
- Anti-Illegal Drugs: 5,101 operations yielded 5,788 arrests and approximately ₱192.7 million in confiscated narcotics.
- Wanted Persons: 8,839 individuals were apprehended, consisting of 2,353 most wanted persons and 6,486 other wanted persons.
- Loose Firearms: 1,018 individuals were arrested, with 4,126 firearms recovered and another 3,339 placed in custody for safekeeping.
- Illegal Gambling: 4,506 operations led to the arrest of 10,289 individuals.
- Anti-Smuggling: 2,927 operations resulted in 635 arrests and the seizure of suspected smuggled goods and equipment valued at around ₱646.67 million.