The capital city of Manila had a crime index score of **** in 2023, indicating an increase from the previous year. This is considered a high level of crime. The city's crime index score was lowest in 2016.

Historical chart and dataset showing Philippines crime rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2019.

As of September 2023, about 30,200 crime incidents were recorded in the Philippines. Across regions, the National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of crime incidents followed by Region 4-A. Crime incidents include both focus and non-focus crimes.

The volume of crime incidents in the Philippines reached around 342,000 in 2024, indicating a decrease from the previous year. The volume of crime incidents in the country has gradually declined since 2014.

In 2014, there were around 1.2 thousand crime incidents per 100,000 individuals in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. In the same year, the prison population rate in the Philippines was about 120.6 per 100,000 individuals.

In 2014, there were around 715 crime incidents per 100,000 individuals in the Philippines. The crime rate incidents across the country have significantly increased over the last six years. In the same year, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) had around 1.2 thousand crime incidents per 100,000 individuals.

Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2019 was 4.32, a 17.08% decline from 2018.

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<li>Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>5.20</strong>, a <strong>32.8% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2017 was <strong>7.75</strong>, a <strong>27.17% decline</strong> from 2016.</li>
<li>Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2016 was <strong>10.64</strong>, a <strong>22.9% increase</strong> from 2012.</li>
</ul>Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

Philippines PH: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 11.020 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.480 Ratio for 2015. Philippines PH: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 7.986 Ratio from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.020 Ratio in 2016 and a record low of 6.413 Ratio in 2008. Philippines PH: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; Weighted average;

The Philippines: Robberies per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2017 is 15 robberies per 100,000 people, a decline from 20 robberies per 100,000 people in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 105 robberies per 100,000 people, based on data from 79 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 2003 to 2017 is 23 robberies per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 7 robberies per 100,000 people, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 51 robberies per 100,000 people was recorded in 2013.

Serious violent crimes consist of Part 1 offenses as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Uniform Reporting Statistics. These include murders, nonnegligent homicides, rapes (legacy and revised), robberies, and aggravated assaults. LAPD data were used for City of Los Angeles, LASD data were used for unincorporated areas and cities that contract with LASD for law enforcement services, and CA Attorney General data were used for all other cities with local police departments. This indicator is based on location of residence. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts.Neighborhood violence and crime can have a harmful impact on all members of a community. Living in communities with high rates of violence and crime not only exposes residents to a greater personal risk of injury or death, but it can also render individuals more susceptible to many adverse health outcomes. People who are regularly exposed to violence and crime are more likely to suffer from chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. They are also less likely to be able to use their parks and neighborhoods for recreation and physical activity.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

The average for 2017 based on 3 countries was 3 homicides per 100,000 people. The highest value was in the Philippines: 8.4 homicides per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Singapore: 0.2 homicides per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2017. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2014, there were around 124.7 crime incidents per 100,000 individuals across the ARMM region of the Philippines. The ARMM region is comprised of Muslim provinces such as Basilan (except Isabela City), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

As of 2018, the Philippines' National Capital Region had a monthly average crime rate of 90.7 per 100,000 population. In comparison, the ARMM region had only a 5.1 percent crime rate per 100,000 people.

In 2018, the intentional homicide rate in the Philippines was approximately *** cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This was a decrease compared to the previous year which amounted to approximately *** cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

This indicator is based on location of residence. Mortality rate has been age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. ICD 10 codes used to identify homicides are X85-Y09, Y87.1, and U01-U02. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts.Violence is a public health crisis in the US, with gun violence being a major driver. Almost three quarters of homicides involve firearms. In the US, the age-adjusted homicide rate from firearms is more than 20 times higher than in the European Union or in Australia. Significant disparities by age, sex, and race and ethnicity exist, with young adults ages 15-34 years, males, and Black individuals most disproportionately impacted. Comprehensive prevention strategies should work to address the underlying physical, social, economic, and structural conditions known to increase risk.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

In 2014, there were around 1.2 thousand crime incidents per 100,000 individuals in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines. Whereas, only 124.7 crime incidents per 100,000 individuals were reported in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Philippines PH: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 2.264 Ratio in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.207 Ratio for 2011. Philippines PH: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 2.461 Ratio from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.445 Ratio in 2009 and a record low of 2.147 Ratio in 2007. Philippines PH: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, female are estimates of unlawful female homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

In 2024, about ****** cases of theft were reported in the Philippines. This was the highest volume of focus crimes recorded in the country in that year alone. Focus crimes are considered severe crimes occurring with sufficient frequency and regularity. State of focus crimes The volume of focus crimes that were reported in the Philippines has gradually decreased between 2017 and 2024. Index crimes are those considered serious in nature and occurring with sufficient frequency and regularity that they are considered an index to the crime situation in a given area. This includes murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft and carnapping. Meanwhile, non-index crimes are crimes in violation of special laws. Other focus crimes Aside from theft, the Philippines recorded a high volume of rape cases in 2024. While the number of rape cases has shown a significant decline between 2023 and 2024, the volume of such cases remains alarming. In addition, cases of domestic violence and the prevalence of online sexual assault, especially involving children, are also some of the most alarming crimes in the Philippines today.

Data for cities, communities, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts were generated using a small area estimation method which combined the survey data with population benchmark data (2022 population estimates for Los Angeles County) and neighborhood characteristics data (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates).Living in communities with high rates of violence and crime not only exposes residents to a greater personal risk of injury or death, but it can also render individuals more susceptible to many adverse health outcomes. People who are regularly exposed to violence and crime are more likely to suffer from chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. They are also less likely to be able to use their parks and neighborhoods for recreation and physical activity.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

In 2024, theft recorded the highest number of criminal cases against properties in the Philippines. During this year, theft cases amounted to around ******. Meanwhile, there were *** cases of motor vehicle carnapping that year.