Crime in Manila, Philippines
Crime rates in Manila, Philippines
| Level of crime | 72.95 | High | |
| Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 61.62 | High | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 60.07 | High | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 68.00 | High | |
| Worries car stolen | 58.88 | Moderate | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 61.77 | High | |
| Worries attacked | 61.75 | High | |
| Worries being insulted | 55.29 | Moderate | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 40.63 | Moderate | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 71.34 | High | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 71.15 | High | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 69.68 | High | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 84.17 | Very High |
Safety in Manila, Philippines
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 54.40 | Moderate | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 29.91 | Low |
Contributors: 458
Last update: 23 February 2026
These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.
If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.
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Nearby Cities:| Crime in Pasay | 5.21 miles |
| Crime in Mandaluyong | 6.99 miles |
| Crime in Makati | 7.06 miles |
| Crime in Quezon City | 7.32 miles |
| Crime in Valenzuela | 10.08 miles |
| Crime in Pasig | 11.22 miles |
| Crime in Cainta | 11.89 miles |
| Crime in Bacoor | 12.87 miles |
| Crime in Imus | 14.50 miles |
| Crime in Alabang | 15.81 miles |
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Leave a comment:8 Comments so far
Hamilton
on Mar 14, 2025:
As a foreign national visiting manila back in August 2024, I don't really know where exactly the hotel is all i know that was near the National hero monument. hotel name The Admiral. That time was around 6pm in the afternoon while looking for a place to eat standing behind the hotel passage unfortunately someone took my cellphone. luckily that was only my work phone.
Duke
on Aug 31, 2024:
I was just looking at the statistics and it said it was by far walking around alone at night than it was during the day? Why is that?
Don
on Jun 03, 2023:
Oh yes, my condo as noted below. Less than 500 US a month but it's a super tiny two bedroom. The size of a full sized motorhome.
Don
on Jun 03, 2023:
I live in a condo with security in a neighborhood that is reasonably safe, mostly commuters and condo dwellers. My condo has a security guard on both sides of the parking lots, 3 security guards at the main entrance (the only entrance), and a janitress, & a doorman during at that door during busy hours, maybe 1 or 2 less when it's not busy. But that's just the beginning. After you go up the elevator to the plaza that sits on top of the parking garage, there is another security desk with at least a secretary and a guard and there are one or two security guards around the pool/plaza area. To get into any area requires an RF Card which opens a plexiglass turnstyle. There is also CCTV throughout and security that make their rounds. This is why I feel safe concerning burglery. When fully occupied, this condo complex can handle 12,000 people but it's around 1/4 that now. Nobody gets in the pool without a condo wrist band and if you're visiting your friend you've got to pay 250 pesos/ US$6 to get the band so there's no riffraff. People who live in these kinds of environments are very orderly but I'm sure it does make some people run amok. It can feel very sterile but that's what I want in my dwelling. Step out the door and take the light rail 5 miles and the world changes to what it has been for 60 years.
potpot
on Jun 13, 2022:
Manila is a hotspot for crime than other provinces since the city is over populated. I'm a local and I'm always wary of anything that could happen wherever I may be, if I bring my guard down even for awhile something bad WILL happen. Politicians and big companies don't care however many buildbuildbuildings there are. More police, yes, but accountability is non-existent for police.
Anonymous
on Mar 26, 2022:
I visited Malate, Manila yesterday, me and my mom didn't witnessed anything so I think the information is fake.
Anon
on Mar 12, 2021:
I will admit Manila has improved under the administration of duterte and mayor Isko moreno when it comes to cleaning the streets to look nice. But the crime and corruption has not changed, it’s the same as it was since 2016 the only thing that’s worse is Police are becoming more trigger happy and abusive, sort of reverting back to the Marcos era.
Mic
on Mar 02, 2021:
I am more confident playing at a gig in Manilla than in British columbia, people are so Fickle, they say that its great then they dont. I prefer delay