Highest Crime in Central Luzon

Top 100 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Central Luzon

1 Angeles City 4.4 per 1K

2 Tarlac City 4.4 per 1K

3 San Jose del Monte 4.4 per 1K

4 Cabanatuan City 4.4 per 1K

5 Santol 4.4 per 1K

6 Malolos 4.4 per 1K

7 San Fernando 4.4 per 1K

8 Meycauayan 4.4 per 1K

9 Olongapo 4.4 per 1K

10 Mabalacat City 4.4 per 1K

11 Concepcion 4.4 per 1K

12 Pandi 4.4 per 1K

13 Capas 4.4 per 1K

14 Mariveles 4.4 per 1K

15 Guyong 4.4 per 1K

16 Norzagaray 4.4 per 1K

17 Baliuag 4.4 per 1K

18 Bulaon 4.4 per 1K

19 Gapan 4.4 per 1K

20 Hagonoy 4.4 per 1K

21 Calumpit 4.4 per 1K

22 Apalit 4.4 per 1K

23 Plaridel 4.4 per 1K

24 Guiguinto 4.4 per 1K

25 Pulilan 4.4 per 1K

26 Paniqui 4.4 per 1K

27 Bocaue 4.4 per 1K

28 Arayat 4.4 per 1K

29 Muñoz 4.4 per 1K

30 Marilao 4.4 per 1K

31 Bulacan 4.4 per 1K

32 Limay 4.4 per 1K

33 Bustos 4.4 per 1K

34 Bamban 4.4 per 1K

35 Balanga 4.4 per 1K

36 La Paz 4.4 per 1K

37 Bongabon 4.4 per 1K

38 San Leonardo 4.4 per 1K

39 Magalang 4.4 per 1K

40 Angat 4.4 per 1K

41 Subic 4.4 per 1K

42 Dinalupihan 4.4 per 1K

43 Santa Cruz 4.4 per 1K

44 San Ildefonso 4.4 per 1K

45 San Miguel 4.4 per 1K

46 Talavera 4.4 per 1K

47 Orion 4.4 per 1K

48 Obando 4.4 per 1K

49 Balagtas 4.4 per 1K

50 Paombong 4.4 per 1K

51 Masinloc 4.4 per 1K

52 Lubao 4.4 per 1K

53 Zaragoza 4.4 per 1K

54 Cabiao 4.4 per 1K

55 Candaba 4.4 per 1K

56 Santa Ana 4.4 per 1K

57 Orani 4.4 per 1K

58 Mexico 4.4 per 1K

59 Masantol 4.4 per 1K

60 Gerona 4.4 per 1K

61 Samal 4.4 per 1K

62 Jaen 4.4 per 1K

63 Camiling 4.4 per 1K

64 Pantubig 4.4 per 1K

65 Papaya 4.4 per 1K

66 San Antonio 4.4 per 1K

67 Del Pilar 4.4 per 1K

68 Abucay 4.4 per 1K

69 Aliaga 4.4 per 1K

70 Hermosa 4.4 per 1K

71 San Luis 4.4 per 1K

72 General Tinio 4.4 per 1K

73 Guimba 4.4 per 1K

74 San Narciso 4.4 per 1K

75 San Simon 4.4 per 1K

76 Pandacaqui 4.4 per 1K

77 Burgos 4.4 per 1K

78 Peñaranda 4.4 per 1K

79 Castillejos 4.4 per 1K

80 Iba 4.4 per 1K

81 Rizal 4.4 per 1K

82 Telabastagan 4.4 per 1K

83 Manibaug Pasig 4.4 per 1K

84 Pio 4.4 per 1K

85 Palayan City 4.4 per 1K

86 Botolan 4.4 per 1K

87 Loma de Gato 4.4 per 1K

88 Porac 4.4 per 1K

89 Sasmuan 4.4 per 1K

90 San Francisco 4.4 per 1K

91 Laur 4.4 per 1K

92 Malanday 4.4 per 1K

93 San Marcelino 4.4 per 1K

94 Quezon 4.4 per 1K

95 General Mamerto Natividad 4.4 per 1K

96 Pilar 4.4 per 1K

97 Morong 4.4 per 1K

98 Ramos 4.4 per 1K

99 Babo-Pangulo 4.4 per 1K

100 Poblacion, San Felipe 4.4 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Central Luzon face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Angeles City has 4.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

High crime rates are often linked to economic factors including poverty, unemployment, income inequality, and limited access to education and social services. Addressing crime effectively requires tackling these underlying root causes alongside traditional law enforcement approaches.

Many cities on this list are actively implementing comprehensive safety strategies including community policing, violence intervention programs, youth mentorship, and economic development initiatives aimed at reducing the conditions that contribute to criminal activity.

Did You Know?

1. The violent crime rate in Angeles City is 1.1x the national average.
2. Crime rates have been declining nationally for decades — even cities on this list have generally seen improvements over time.
3. Violent crime is heavily concentrated in specific neighborhoods — most areas within these cities are considerably safer than the citywide statistics suggest.

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