Highest Crime in National Capital Region

Top 38 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — National Capital Region

1 Commonwealth 4.4 per 1K

2 Makati City 4.4 per 1K

3 Las Piñas 4.4 per 1K

4 Calumpang 4.4 per 1K

5 Caloocan 4.4 per 1K

6 Binondo 4.4 per 1K

7 Upper Bicutan 4.4 per 1K

8 Bel Air 4.4 per 1K

9 Bagong Barrio 4.4 per 1K

10 Bagong Pagasa 4.4 per 1K

11 Malabon 4.4 per 1K

12 Bagong Silangan 4.4 per 1K

13 Project 6 4.4 per 1K

14 Bungad 4.4 per 1K

15 Pasig City 4.4 per 1K

16 Ayala Alabang 4.4 per 1K

17 Banco Filipino Homes 4.4 per 1K

18 Bagong Silang 4.4 per 1K

19 Mandaluyong 4.4 per 1K

20 Pasay 4.4 per 1K

21 Tanza 4.4 per 1K

22 Talipapa 4.4 per 1K

23 Taguig 4.4 per 1K

24 Santa Cruz 4.4 per 1K

25 San Juan 4.4 per 1K

26 Quiapo 4.4 per 1K

27 Quezon City 4.4 per 1K

28 Port Area 4.4 per 1K

29 Pateros 4.4 per 1K

30 Valenzuela 4.4 per 1K

31 Paranaque City 4.4 per 1K

32 Paco 4.4 per 1K

33 Novaliches Proper 4.4 per 1K

34 Navotas 4.4 per 1K

35 Namayan 4.4 per 1K

36 Marikina City 4.4 per 1K

37 Manila 4.4 per 1K

38 Mandaluyong City 4.4 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in National Capital Region face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth 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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