10/10/2024
๐๐ก๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฃ ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ฑ.๐ญ๐ญ% ๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐ญ๐ฌ
CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City- Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) has reported a significant decrease in index crimes across Northern Mindanao, with a 15.11% decline recorded from January 1 to September 24, 2024, compared to the same period last year.
Index crimes, which include theft, r**e, physical injuries, murder, robbery, carnapping of motorcycles, carnapping of motor vehicles, and homicide, were down from 1,714 reported cases in 2023 to 1,455 cases in 2024.
Theft remains the most common index crime, with 477 cases in 2024, down by 69 cases (12.64%) from the previous year. R**e incidents also saw a significant reduction, with 54 fewer cases (14.88%), while physical injuries and murder dropped by 26 (10.40%) and 23 (11.50%) cases, respectively. Robbery incidents dropped by 35.03%, with 62 fewer cases reported. Carnapping of motorcycles saw a 20.21% decline, with 19 fewer cases, while carnapping of motor vehicles and special complex crimes remained steady.
Additionally, the overall number of crimes in the region decreased by 227 incidents, reflecting a 1.99% reduction compared to the same period last year.
Crimes statistics show that the total number of crimes fell from 11,412 in 2023 to 11,185 in 2024, demonstrating the PRO10โs commitment to maintaining peace and order in the region.
PBGEN JAYSEN C D GUZMAN, Acting Regional Director of PRO10, attributed these accomplishments to the intensified efforts of PRO10 and the support of the local communities.
โIn line with the vision of a safer Northern Mindanao under the โBagong Pilipinasโ initiative, our commitment to ensuring public safety and reducing criminality remains strong. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders and other law enforcement agencies to build a safer and secure environment for all,โ he said.
PBGEN DE GUZMAN further stated that PRO10 remains committed to sustaining its anti-criminality campaign through heightened police visibility, proactive operations, and collaboration with the public. # # #
SOURCE: RPIO PRO10