San Diego neighborhood

Crime in Kearny Mesa

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

1,109Reported incidents

3,209Residents

$101,767Median income

B-Kearny Mesa grade

At a glance

Kearny Mesa crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

161

Violent incidents

689

Property incidents

Other

Most common offense

Map

Kearny Mesa crime map

Reported crime density across and around Kearny Mesa.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Kearny Mesa

Other214

Theft142

Assault118

Motor Vehicle Theft115

Burglary108

Theft from Vehicle98

Vandalism94

Drug Offense55

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Kearny Mesa

Theft
7900 Balboa AVE, SD, CA 92111
All Other Larceny
Dec 31, 2025
Other
5100 Mercury PT, SD, CA 92111
All Other Offenses
Dec 31, 2025
Other
5100 Mercury PT, SD, CA 92111
All Other Offenses
Dec 31, 2025
Other
5100 Mercury PT, SD, CA 92111
All Other Offenses
Dec 31, 2025
Other
5400 Kearny Mesa RD, SD, CA 92111
All Other Offenses
Dec 30, 2025
Burglary
4900 Mercury ST, SD, CA 92111
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Dec 30, 2025
Drug Offense
3800 Murphy Canyon RD, SD, CA 92123
Drug Equipment Violations ; Drug/narcotic Violations ; Driving Under the Influence ; All Other Offenses
Dec 29, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
4800 Shawline St, Sd, Ca 92111
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Dec 29, 2025
Retail Theft
7600 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Sd, Ca 92111
Shoplifting
Dec 29, 2025
Burglary
7800 Clairemont Mesa BLVD, SD, CA 92111
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Dec 28, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Kearny Mesa

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FAQ

Kearny Mesa safety: common questions

Is Kearny Mesa a safe neighborhood in San Diego?

Kearny Mesa has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of San Diego. Our analysis counted 1,109 reported incidents in Kearny Mesa, including 161 violent and 689 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Kearny Mesa?

The most frequently reported offense in Kearny Mesa is Other.