MANILA — The nationwide crime rate has dropped by 3.94 percent in January 2026 compared to December 2025, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a statement on Friday, the PNP said 2,581 incidents were recorded in January, down by 106 cases from 2,687 in December. Focus crime categories also declined: murder cases fell from 319 to 284; physical injuries from 427 to 299; rape from 516 to 400; and motorcycle carnapping from 162 to 149. Most regions posted reductions, with Police Regional Office 1 (Ilocos Region) logging a 31.03-percent decrease in focus crimes, the PNP said. READ: PNP […]... Keep on reading: PNP: Nationwide crime rate drops by almost 4 percent in Jan. 2026