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.

Historical 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.

In 2023, there were around ***** crime incidents per 100,000 individuals in the Philippines. The average monthly crime rate in the country was lowest in 2022.

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 capital city of Manila had a crime index score of **** in 2024, indicating a decrease from the previous year. This is considered a high level of crime. The city's crime index score was lowest in 2016.

As of 2023, the National Capital Region (NCR) had a monthly average crime rate of ***** per 100,000 population. In comparison, CAR had the lowest average monthly crime rate in that year.

The Philippines: Homicides per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2017 is 8.4 homicides per 100,000 people, a decline from 11 homicides per 100,000 people in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 7.4 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 97 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 1990 to 2017 is 9.1 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 6.4 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 15 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 1990.

The Philippines: Violent crimes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is crimes per 100,000 people, unavailable from crimes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 crimes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from to is crimes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, crimes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of crimes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

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.

This data collection contains information for the following ten major topic areas. PART 1. Survey (Pegasus) File. 182 variables for 1,550 respondents in 1969. Variables cover attitudes toward Philippine government, social, economic, and political conditions, attitudes toward and knowledge of dissidents and exposure to crime and violence. Sample was stratified by language and restricted to those between the ages of 21 and 65. PART 2. General Province Data. This file contains the data used in the factor analyses reported in Chapter II of The Matrix of Policy in the Philippines. Because the data are drawn from so many different sources, the descriptions contain notes on origins. 110 variables for 49 provinces on general socioeconomic, political, cultural, and agricultural variables for various years, 1918-1968 are included. PART 3. Province Election Data. This file contains 157 variables for 49 provinces on voting in elections since 1948 and corresponding population characteristics. Data on elections are from the relevant Commission on Elections (COMELEC) reports, population and agricultural data are from the censuses, income and labor force data are from the Philippine Statistical Survey of Households, municipal expenditures are taken from reports of the Auditor General. PART 4. City Voting Data. This file contains data on voting in 36 Philippine chartered cities. The data sources are the same as those for the Province Election file with the addition of estimates of population by mother tongue calculated from the 0.5 percent sample of the 1960 Census. There are 153 variables on election returns since 1953, some socioeconomic data for 1960 and government revenue, aid, and appropriations for 1961-68. PART 5. Municipio Data. This file contains data used in analysis of Huk control in 57 municipios. The data on 84 variables are drawn from Philippine Constabulary intelligence reports, COMELEC election results, and census data. PART 6. Barrio Data. This file contains data for 24 variables on 302 barrios in central Luzon, including all of the barrios reported by the Philippine Constabulary (PC) as controlled and a random sample of the rest. The data are drawn from PC intelligence reports, censuses, and maps. PART 7. City Socioeconomic Data. This file contains 37 variables relating to 1967-1968 for 51 Philippine chartered cities on socioeconomic indicators and crime statistics. PART 8. Province Crime Data. This file contains 55 variables on crime rates and socioeconomic data for 48 provinces. Manila is omitted. Data are for 1962-67. PART 9. Province Economic Data. This file contains data taken from the economic censuses of 1948 and 1961. In most cases detail is given for provinces, where disclosure considerations prevented such detail, regions are the geographical unit. There are some 37 variables measuring attributes of various industries. PART 10. Province Manufacturing Data. This file contains data by province (49) from various rounds of the survey of manufacturers. In this case, the sample universe is large establishments as defined for survey purposes. There are 11 variables measuring aspects of major businesses in 1956, 1958-60, and 1962.

In 2014, there were around ***** 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.

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.

This data collection contains information for the following ten major topic areas. PART 1. Survey (Pegasus) File. 182 variables for 1,550 respondents in 1969. Variables cover attitudes toward Philippine government, social, economic, and political conditions, attitudes toward and knowledge of dissidents and exposure to crime and violence. Sample was stratified by language and restricted to those between the ages of 21 and 65. PART 2. General Province Data. This file contains the data used in the factor analyses reported in Chapter II of The Matrix of Policy in the Philippines. Because the data are drawn from so many different sources, the descriptions contain notes on origins. 110 variables for 49 provinces on general socioeconomic, political, cultural, and agricultural variables for various years, 1918-1968 are included. PART 3. Province Election Data. This file contains 157 variables for 49 provinces on voting in elections since 1948 and corresponding population characteristics. Data on elections are from the relevant Commission on Elections (COMELEC) reports, population and agricultural data are from the censuses, income and labor force data are from the Philippine Statistical Survey of Households, municipal expenditures are taken from reports of the Auditor General. PART 4. City Voting Data. This file contains data on voting in 36 Philippine chartered cities. The data sources are the same as those for the Province Election file with the addition of estimates of population by mother tongue calculated from the 0.5 percent sample of the 1960 Census. There are 153 variables on election returns since 1953, some socioeconomic data for 1960 and government revenue, aid, and appropriations for 1961-68. PART 5. Municipio Data. This file contains data used in analysis of Huk control in 57 municipios. The data on 84 variables are drawn from Philippine Constabulary intelligence reports, COMELEC election results, and census data. PART 6. Barrio Data. This file contains data for 24 variables on 302 barrios in central Luzon, including all of the barrios reported by the Philippine Constabulary (PC) as controlled and a random sample of the rest. The data are drawn from PC intelligence reports, censuses, and maps. PART 7. City Socioeconomic Data. This file contains 37 variables relating to 1967-1968 for 51 Philippine chartered cities on socioeconomic indicators and crime statistics. PART 8. Province Crime Data. This file contains 55 variables on crime rates and socioeconomic data for 48 provinces. Manila is omitted. Data are for 1962-67. PART 9. Province Economic Data. This file contains data taken from the economic censuses of 1948 and 1961. In most cases detail is given for provinces, where disclosure considerations prevented such detail, regions are the geographical unit. There are some 37 variables measuring attributes of various industries. PART 10. Province Manufacturing Data. This file contains data by province (49) from various rounds of the survey of manufacturers. In this case, the sample universe is large establishments as defined for survey purposes. There are 11 variables measuring aspects of major businesses in 1956, 1958-60, and 1962.

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.

In 2014, there were around *** 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 ***** per 100,000 individuals.

Philippines Law Enforcement PPE Market is valued at USD 1.2 Bn, driven by rising crime rates, government spending, and officer safety needs. Key segments include ballistic vests and national police.

In 2023, there were about ***** crime incidents per 100,000 individuals across the CALABARZON Region of the Philippines. The average monthly crime rate in the region peaked in 2021.

In 2014, there were around ***** crime incidents per 100,000 individuals across the SOCCSKSARGEN Region of the Philippines. Provinces of South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos comprise the region and has approximately *** million population.

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