San Diego Crime Report

San Diego, California

San Diego Crime Map & Safety Report

A straightforward, evidence-based portrait of crime and safety across San Diego, built from San Diego Police Department incident data and Census demographics.

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3,178,500Residents
92Crime index (100 = U.S. avg)
64thPercentile vs. U.S. cities
C+Overall crime grade

At a glance

Your real-world odds in San Diego

Estimated annual chance of being affected, calibrated against national benchmark rates.

1 in 269
Violent crime odds / year
2% below the national average
1 in 47
Property crime odds / year
15% above the national average
8% below the national average
Overall crime vs. national
64,347
Incidents analyzed
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Crime map

Where crime happens in San Diego

Warmer blocks report more crime relative to the rest of the city.

Reported San Diego Police Department incidents, shaded by intensity. Open the full map for a larger view.

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Latest reports

Recent crime in San Diego

The newest reported incidents across the city.

  • Assault

    7800 Mission Center CT, SD, CA 92108

    Simple Assault

  • Assault

    4900 Elm ST, SD, CA 92102

    Simple Assault

  • Burglary

    3500 04th AVE, SD, CA 92103

    Burglary/Breaking & Entering

  • Sexual Offense

    4000 05th AVE, SD, CA 92103

    Forcible Rape

  • Arson

    2900 Ingraham ST, SD, CA 92109

    Arson

  • Theft

    4100 37th St, Sd, Ca 92105

    All Other Larceny

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Neighborhoods

Safest & highest-crime San Diego areas

Every neighborhood graded A to F. Tap one for its own map and recent incidents.

Safest neighborhoods

A+The Crosby Club977 residentsA+Ocean Crest11,683 residentsA+Pacific Highlands Ranch7,523 residentsA+Black Mountain Ranch8,440 residents

Highest-crime neighborhoods

C-Teralta West4,980 residentsCTalmadge9,828 residentsC+Torrey Preserve893 residentsC+El Cerrito6,075 residents

Trend

Reported crime over the past year

Jan: 5,571Feb: 4,953Mar: 5,491Apr: 5,238May: 5,418Jun: 5,268Jul: 5,688Aug: 5,544Sep: 5,298Oct: 5,544Nov: 5,080Dec: 5,254
JanLatest month down 8.4% vs. prior monthDec

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Dig into the data

Explore San Diego crime and safety in detail:

InteractiveSan Diego Crime MapSee where crime concentrates block by block.→StatisticsSan Diego Crime RateViolent & property rates vs. the U.S. average.→BreakdownCrime by TypeTheft, vehicle theft, assault, robbery & more.→A–F gradesNeighborhood RankingsSafest and highest-crime San Diego neighborhoods.→

Overview

Understanding crime in San Diego

San Diego pairs a relatively low crime profile for a major California city with real variation from coast to canyon. Affluent coastal and north-county-style communities such as Carmel Valley and La Jolla report very different conditions than the dense, mixed-use blocks of City Heights or the nightlife and tourism around the downtown Gaslamp Quarter.

We combine SDPD reports with population data and grade each neighborhood and ZIP on an A-to-F scale, then convert report totals into the practical odds a resident faces over the course of a year — a far more useful figure than a raw count.

About this data: Figures are built from San Diego Police Department open crime data and U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, normalized by population so areas of different sizes can be compared on equal footing.

FAQ

San Diego crime: common questions

Is San Diego a safe city to live in?
San Diego is generally considered one of the safer large cities in California, with both property and violent crime rates below those of most comparable metros. Property crime still makes up the majority of incidents, and conditions vary by neighborhood. Coastal and northern residential communities tend to be especially safe.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Diego?
Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Scripps Ranch, and Rancho Bernardo are among the safest. They combine newer housing, coastal or suburban residential character, and limited commercial through-traffic.
Which areas of San Diego have the most crime?
Reported crime is heaviest around downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter, City Heights, and parts of the mid-city area. These neighborhoods bring together nightlife, commercial density, and transit, which draw more activity than residential areas.
Are car and beach break-ins a problem in San Diego?
Theft from vehicles is one of San Diego's more common property crimes, and items left in cars near beaches, trailheads, and tourist areas are frequent targets. Locking valuables out of sight is a practical precaution, especially in coastal parking lots.
Where does this San Diego crime data come from?
The figures are assembled from San Diego Police Department open crime data combined with U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. We normalize by population so neighborhoods and ZIP codes of different sizes can be compared fairly.