Crime incidents in the Negros Island Region declined by 18.60 percent from 860 cases in February 2025 to 700 incidents in February 2026, Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported on Sunday, March 8.
Data from the Crime Incident Reporting and Analysis System showed that the Peace and Order Indicator decreased by 17.44 percent during the same period.
Index crimes declined by 18.82 percent while non-index crimes dropped by 17.21 percent, the report added.
The eight focus crimes also decreased by 18.82 percent.
The Public Safety Indicator improved by 21 percent from 281 incidents in February 2025 to 222 incidents recorded in February 2026.
PRO-NIR attributed the decline to sustained crime prevention measures, focused police operations, and stronger collaboration with local government units and community stakeholders.
Police said intensified intelligence gathering and increased police visibility in strategic areas also contributed to the reduction in incidents.
The regional police office said it will continue to strengthen intelligence-led policing and community-oriented programs to sustain peace and security in the region.
PRO-NIR urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities to help maintain public safety across the Negros Island Region.*
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