Crime Prevention Strategies for Index and Non-Index Crimes in the Municipality of Binalonan, Pangasinan for the Year 2020-2022

Rationale of the Study: The Philippines is facing a significant level of crime, violence, and terrorism, ranking among the bottom five in the region for order and security. Crime rates are notably elevated in impoverished neighborhoods and areas with larger populations and higher unemployment. However, reported cases of abuses against women and children, as well as online sexual abuse and exploitation, have gradually declined in recent years. (Statista Research Department, 2023).
Examining index crimes, such as murder, robbery, and theft, allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the overall safety and security situation in the country. Analyzing non-index crimes, which involve offenses not covered by index crime categories, offers a more nuanced perspective on the diversity of criminal activities within the community. Investigating these crimes provides a holistic view of local law enforcement challenges and can inform strategies for community engagement and proactive intervention. This study aims to analyze and look into the connections between the crime prevention strategies and the index and non-index crimes rate in the Municipality of Binalonan, Pangasinan, focusing on the decline observed from 2020 to 2022. The findings highlight specific initiatives such as motorcycle patrols, community outreach, and police-community relations as "very much effective." The computed rates of decrease in both non-index and index crimes over the years provide quantitative evidence of the overall success of preventive measures.

crime, violence, and terrorism, ranking among the bottom five in the region for order and security

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