Total crime volume down in May 2019: PNP

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan June 16, 2019, 3:08 pm

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MANILA -- The crime volume nationwide has declined by 10 percent for the month of May compared to
the same month last year as a result of an intensified drive against crime and lawlessness.

Records from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Investigation and Detective
Management revealed that the total crime volume in May 2019 is 38,284 as compared to 42,527 for the
same period last year.

The PNP data also showed a 22.6 percent drop in index crimes such as murder, homicide, physical injury,
rape, robbery, theft, carnapping, and cattle rustling -- from 7,421 in May 2018 to 5,744 in May 2019.

Meanwhile, non-index crimes dropped by 7.31 percent from 35,106 to 32,540. Non-index crimes refer
to cases of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide, reckless imprudence resulting to physical injury,
reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property, violation of special laws, among others.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año lauded the PNP for
its unwavering commitment to curb criminality in the country.

“Congratulations, PNP, for making our streets safer and making our people feel more secure. I urge you
to continue your anti-crime initiatives with greater vigor and zeal,” Año said in a statement on Sunday.