Manila, May 22 -- Nueva Ecija recorded 210 focus crimes from January to May 20, a 16 percent decrease from the 251 incidents reported during the same period in 2024, police announced Thursday.

Col. Ferdinand Germino, provincial police director, attributed the 41-case reduction to heightened patrols and community crime prevention efforts.

The eight focus crimes include murder, homicide, rape, physical injury, robbery, theft, carnapping, and motornapping.

"Beyond the numbers, we've prevented crimes through proactive policing and community partnerships," Germino said, noting improved public safety confidence.

He added the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office has intensified visibility operations and grassroots initiatives this year.

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