Highest Crime in Northern Mindanao

Top 85 cities ranked by highest crime

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All Countries · Philippines · Northern Mindanao

Highest Crime — Northern Mindanao

1 Kadingilan 4.4 per 1K

2 Salay 4.4 per 1K

3 Managok 4.4 per 1K

4 Salawagan 4.4 per 1K

5 Kibangay 4.4 per 1K

6 Dagumba-an 4.4 per 1K

7 Jimenez 4.4 per 1K

8 Calamba 4.4 per 1K

9 Linamon 4.4 per 1K

10 Kauswagan 4.4 per 1K

11 El Salvador 4.4 per 1K

12 San Luis 4.4 per 1K

13 Clarin 4.4 per 1K

14 Maigo 4.4 per 1K

15 Lurugan 4.4 per 1K

16 Lugait 4.4 per 1K

17 Sumpong 4.4 per 1K

18 Villanueva 4.4 per 1K

19 Mamungan 4.4 per 1K

20 Claveria 4.4 per 1K

21 Talakag 4.4 per 1K

22 Lumbia 4.4 per 1K

23 Imelda 4.4 per 1K

24 Lantapan 4.4 per 1K

25 San Miguel 4.4 per 1K

26 Kibawe 4.4 per 1K

27 Alae 4.4 per 1K

28 Moog 4.4 per 1K

29 Bacolod 4.4 per 1K

30 Sumilao 4.4 per 1K

31 Mailag 4.4 per 1K

32 Cabanglasan 4.4 per 1K

33 Maria Cristina 4.4 per 1K

34 Manticao 4.4 per 1K

35 Libona 4.4 per 1K

36 Igpit 4.4 per 1K

37 Binuangan 4.4 per 1K

38 Aglayan 4.4 per 1K

39 Santa Ana 4.4 per 1K

40 Linabo 4.4 per 1K

41 Calabugao 4.4 per 1K

42 Sultan Naga Dimaporo 4.4 per 1K

43 San Jose 4.4 per 1K

44 Oroquieta 4.4 per 1K

45 Boroon 4.4 per 1K

46 Jasaan 4.4 per 1K

47 Nunungan 4.4 per 1K

48 Tangub 4.4 per 1K

49 Tagoloan 4.4 per 1K

50 Bugo 4.4 per 1K

51 Tubod 4.4 per 1K

52 Impasugong 4.4 per 1K

53 Malaybalay 4.4 per 1K

54 Mariano 4.4 per 1K

55 Dologon 4.4 per 1K

56 Don Carlos 4.4 per 1K

57 Ozamiz City 4.4 per 1K

58 Maramag 4.4 per 1K

59 Quezon 4.4 per 1K

60 Manolo Fortich 4.4 per 1K

61 Gingoog 4.4 per 1K

62 NIA Valencia 4.4 per 1K

63 Mantampay 4.4 per 1K

64 Iligan 4.4 per 1K

65 Mambajao 4.4 per 1K

66 Molugan 4.4 per 1K

67 Kisolon 4.4 per 1K

68 Langcangan 4.4 per 1K

69 Damulog 4.4 per 1K

70 Lunao 4.4 per 1K

71 Lagonglong 4.4 per 1K

72 Medina 4.4 per 1K

73 Kapatagan 4.4 per 1K

74 Balingasag 4.4 per 1K

75 Initao 4.4 per 1K

76 Cagayan de Oro 4.4 per 1K

77 Halapitan 4.4 per 1K

78 Damilag 4.4 per 1K

79 Balingoan 4.4 per 1K

80 Barra 4.4 per 1K

81 Maranding 4.4 per 1K

82 Casisang 4.4 per 1K

83 Dalipuga 4.4 per 1K

84 Kalilangan 4.4 per 1K

85 Agusan 4.4 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Northern Mindanao face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Kadingilan 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 Kadingilan 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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