Mimaropa police logs zero crime incidents during Undas

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mimaropa police recorded zero crime incidents across the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, according to Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz, regional police director, in a statement on Tuesday (Nov. 3).
Beyond the holiday success, the region also posted a notable 11.74 percent drop in total crime incidents for the period May 8 to November 3, compared to the same period last year — falling from 3,050 to 2,692 cases, or 358 fewer incidents.
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Index Crimes went down by 17.51.percent (514 cases to 424 cases), while Focus Crimes declined by 17.35 percent (513 to 424). Leading the improvements were theft, which was down by 36.51 percent (from 126 to 80 cases); murder which was down 19.57 percent (46 to 37 cases) and rape which dropped 17.96 percent (167 to 137 cases)
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Dela Cruz emphasized that keeping these gains requires sustained community partnership.
“Achieving zero crime incidents during Undas 2026… demonstrates that through proactive policing, effective coordination, and public cooperation, we can ensure a safe and peaceful environment for our communities,” Dela Cruz said. INQ
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