Highest Crime in Central Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by highest crime

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All Countries · Philippines · Central Visayas

Highest Crime — Central Visayas

1 Cebu City 4.4 per 1K

2 Lapu-Lapu City 4.4 per 1K

3 Mandaue City 4.4 per 1K

4 Toledo 4.4 per 1K

5 Naga 4.4 per 1K

6 Talisay 4.4 per 1K

7 Bayawan 4.4 per 1K

8 Dumaguete 4.4 per 1K

9 Daanbantayan 4.4 per 1K

10 Bais 4.4 per 1K

11 Bantayan 4.4 per 1K

12 Tagbilaran City 4.4 per 1K

13 Tanjay 4.4 per 1K

14 Danao 4.4 per 1K

15 Minglanilla 4.4 per 1K

16 Cogan 4.4 per 1K

17 Sibonga 4.4 per 1K

18 Liloan 4.4 per 1K

19 Consolacion 4.4 per 1K

20 Inabanga 4.4 per 1K

21 Canlaon 4.4 per 1K

22 Carcar 4.4 per 1K

23 Jetafe 4.4 per 1K

24 Jagna 4.4 per 1K

25 Cordova 4.4 per 1K

26 Sibulan 4.4 per 1K

27 Santa Catalina 4.4 per 1K

28 San Fernando 4.4 per 1K

29 Pinamungahan 4.4 per 1K

30 Guihulñgan 4.4 per 1K

31 Apas 4.4 per 1K

32 Balamban 4.4 per 1K

33 Compostela 4.4 per 1K

34 Loboc 4.4 per 1K

35 Ocaña 4.4 per 1K

36 Pilar 4.4 per 1K

37 Pamplona 4.4 per 1K

38 Medellin 4.4 per 1K

39 Tudela 4.4 per 1K

40 Lila 4.4 per 1K

41 Sevilla 4.4 per 1K

42 Tibigan 4.4 per 1K

43 Talibon 4.4 per 1K

44 Guadalupe 4.4 per 1K

45 Perrelos 4.4 per 1K

46 Buanoy 4.4 per 1K

47 Siquijor 4.4 per 1K

48 Vallehermoso 4.4 per 1K

49 Nalundan 4.4 per 1K

50 Jaclupan 4.4 per 1K

51 Loon 4.4 per 1K

52 Manalongon 4.4 per 1K

53 Bonawon 4.4 per 1K

54 San Isidro 4.4 per 1K

55 Bogo 4.4 per 1K

56 San Francisco 4.4 per 1K

57 Carmen 4.4 per 1K

58 Dalaguete 4.4 per 1K

59 Catmon 4.4 per 1K

60 Tutay 4.4 per 1K

61 Tayud 4.4 per 1K

62 Tapilon 4.4 per 1K

63 Asturias 4.4 per 1K

64 Barili 4.4 per 1K

65 Maya 4.4 per 1K

66 Siaton 4.4 per 1K

67 Sikatuna 4.4 per 1K

68 Can-asujan 4.4 per 1K

69 Malaiba 4.4 per 1K

70 Panglao 4.4 per 1K

71 Moalboal 4.4 per 1K

72 Lipayran 4.4 per 1K

73 Inayagan 4.4 per 1K

74 Nangka 4.4 per 1K

75 Mayabon 4.4 per 1K

76 Madridejos 4.4 per 1K

77 Cayang 4.4 per 1K

78 Zamboanguita 4.4 per 1K

79 Maninihon 4.4 per 1K

80 Bonbon 4.4 per 1K

81 Argao 4.4 per 1K

82 Enrique Villanueva 4.4 per 1K

83 Mantalongon 4.4 per 1K

84 Mabini 4.4 per 1K

85 Patao 4.4 per 1K

86 Tinaan 4.4 per 1K

87 Lunas 4.4 per 1K

88 Kauit 4.4 per 1K

89 Anonang 4.4 per 1K

90 La Libertad 4.4 per 1K

91 Obong 4.4 per 1K

92 Langtad 4.4 per 1K

93 Novallas 4.4 per 1K

94 Mabinay 4.4 per 1K

95 Tajao 4.4 per 1K

96 Tabuan 4.4 per 1K

97 Nailong 4.4 per 1K

98 Bien Unido 4.4 per 1K

99 Esperanza 4.4 per 1K

100 Tapon 4.4 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Central Visayas face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Cebu 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 Cebu 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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