Crime Rate in Zamboanga City: Before and During Quarantine Period

Abstract

This study was conceptualized to compare the crime rate of Zamboanga City before and during the quarantine period. Thus, covering the month of March until October of 2016 to 2020. Secondary data analysis was utilized in the obtained data from Zamboanga City Police Office. The findings indicate that the volume of crime in the city gradually decreases from 2016 to 2020. Non-index crimes is more prevalent than index crimes in the city. In details, theft recorded as the highest index crime volume, followed by robbery and physical injury. In contrast, the volume of other non-index crime was higher than those in violation of special laws. When data were grouped according to gender, most of the crimes were committed by males. In terms of age group, culprits were ages from 30-39. Most of the crimes were committed in streets, residential places and commercial establishments. Barangays in urban areas in the city recorded with the highest crime incidents. This study may help the law enforcers to improve their security strategies. In addition, there should be crime information drive in the community using different platforms to boost awareness and create self-strategies and self-protections among citizens.