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Latest crime quantity drops by 33.23%, say police

PRO-7: Crime rate in CV dropped by 66.62% in January 2025

Police Regional Workplace in Central Visayas (PRO-7) | Emmariel Ares

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In Central Visayas, a 33.23 p.c discount within the prevalence of crime incidents has been recorded by authorities for the primary two months of 2025.

From January to February 2025, instances of the eight focus crimes was recorded to be at 418, displaying a lower of 208 incidents from final yr’s file of 626.

The eight focus crimes embody homicide, murder, bodily harm, rape, theft, theft, and the carnapping of motor automobiles and bikes. 

Furthermore, there was a slight enchancment in crime resolution effectivity, now at 90.98%, in comparison with 89.28% within the yr 2024.

A lot of the reported focus crimes present additionally a declining development throughout this time interval, in accordance with knowledge from the Police Regional Workplace in Central Visayas (PRO-7).

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The numerous 33.23 p.c drop in crime quantity, in accordance with PRO-7, may be credited to the company’s proactive policing methods and elevated group participation in latest instances.

PRO-7 emphasised their implementation of a “peace and order operational framework” designed to foster a collaborative partnership with the members of the local people.

Police Brigadier Common Redrico Maranan, regional director of PRO-7, disclosed that their efforts in participating residents of their crime prevention initiatives and making certain that traces of communication are open has labored to empower the general public to take a extra proactive function locally’s safety.

“This notable lower in crime displays the ability of collaboration between legislation enforcement and the general public, symbolizing our joint dedication to enhancing the standard of life within the Central Visayas area,” stated Maranan.

He additionally emphasised that steady monitoring and analysis of the crime patterns noticed throughout the area is significant. Legislation enforcers have discovered safety measures like checkpoint operations, enhanced police visibility, and energetic patrolling to be contributing components of their marketing campaign for public security.

Following this notable achievement, Maranan expressed his commendation to the diligent women and men of the police pressure who’re tirelessly working to maintain the area a protected and peaceable dwelling group.

With the hope of sustaining this lowering statistics, he urged the general public to report suspicious actions and to be cooperative with officers conducting police investigations all through the area.



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