The Central Luzon police reported on Sunday, Dec.14, that crime incidence in the region declined last month, reflecting the sustained impact of intensified law-enforcement and proactive policing efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Comparative crime data showed that total crime incidence decreased from 3,576 cases last October to 3,366 cases in November, registering a reduction of 210 cases or 5.87 percent.
Crimes classified under the Eight Focus Crimes, specifically murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and carnapping (vehicles and motorcycles) also decreased. from 1,522 in October to 1,460 in November, equivalent to 62 fewer cases or a 4.07 percent drop.
Last month, the regional police force also recorded the arrest of all “Top 10 Most Wanted Persons” in the region within just four days, following intensified manhunt operations supported by actionable intelligence and close coordination among operating units.
