The Northern Samar Provincial Police Office (NSPPO) has reported a decline of crime incidents in the province during the 1st Quarter Provincial Peace and Order Council Meeting held on March 19, 2024 at the Ibabao Hall, Capitol Building.

Police Colonel Sonnie B Omengan, NSPPO Provincial Director, presented that murder cases decreased from 57 in 2022 to 38 cases in 2023; physical injury cases from 44 in 2022 to 34 cases in 2023; rape cases from 58 in 2022 to 50 cases in 2023; and robbery cases from 24 in 2022 to 13 cases in 2023.

Overall, crimes have reduced by 4.90% (a total of 70 incidents) from having 1,428 crimes in 2022 to 1,358 crimes in 2023. This shows that the province, with the collective efforts of the government, our law enforcers and the community, is gradually achieving a peaceful province.

The Provincial Government and NSPPO have been forging partnerships with other security forces, law enforcement agencies, and LGUs in the province to promote peace and order, and reduce crime incidents to achieve a safer Northern Samar.