THE CITY police director expressed pride over the recent recognition of Davao City as the third safest in Southeast Asia. with a notable score of 71.5, according to the Numbeo Safety Index 2025.
Col Mannan Muarip said the recognition highlighted Davao City’s long-standing reputation as a safe and secure community—an outcome of the united efforts of law enforcement and the active participation of its citizens.
The Safety Index considers reported crime rates, police efficiency, and residents’ sense of security in daily life as metrics to tabulate the overall score.
The data, which reflects the city’s safety index score of 71.5, places it behind only Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Singapore, Singapore.
A higher index score indicates a safer city.
According to the same data, other major Philippine cities also appeared on the list but ranked lower, with Iloilo City at 8th and Manila at 19th.
Numbeo only includes cities with a sufficient number of contributors, making Davao City’s placement both a reflection of public perception and a confirmation of its peace and order situation.
He attributed this recognition to a holistic and proactive approach—including community involvement, extensive surveillance systems, and sustained monitoring programs—implemented in line with Philippine National Police (PNP) directives.
Muarip emphasized that the recognition is not solely a victory for the police force but a shared success of every resident.
