92243 Zip Code, El Centro

Last updated: October 19, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

B+

Above-average safety — lower crime than most zip codes

Safer than 0% of zip codes in El Centro

Summary: 92243 (El Centro, CA) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 92243, El Centro, CA has a crime safety grade of B+ as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 8% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 19, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 108 / 300 High
Violent Crime 120
20% above national avg
Property Crime 124
24% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 92243 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 92243 in El Centro, CA has a safety grade of B+. The overall crime index is 108, which is 8% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in El Centro.

Looking at specific crime types, vehicle theft is the most elevated concern (index: 132, 32% above average), while murder is the lowest risk (index: 113).

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 132 (32% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Murder · Index 113 (13% above avg)

92243 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and El Centro city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
113 +13% Moderate
Assault
113 +13% Moderate
Robbery
131 +31% Moderate
Rape
122 +22% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
114 +14% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
126 +26% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
132 +32% Moderate

92243 Crime Map

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92243 Demographics & Context

Population
55,358
Median Income
$59,324
Home Value
$311,087
Median Age
33
Pop. Density
483/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 13.4%
Graduate Degree 6.3%

Housing

55%
45%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 53.3%
Black 2%
Hispanic 85.4%
Asian 2.6%
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El Centro Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 92243, El Centro?

Zip code 92243 in El Centro, CA has a crime safety grade of B+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 108, which is 8% above the national average. Zip code 92243 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in El Centro.

Is Zip code 92243 a safe neighborhood in El Centro?

Zip code 92243 has a mixed safety picture with a crime grade of B+, and an overall crime index 108 (8% above the national average). Residents should take standard precautions. The highest concern is Vehicle Theft (index: 132), while Murder is the lowest risk (index: 113). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in El Centro.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 92243?

The most common crime type in Zip code 92243 is Vehicle Theft, with a crime index of 132 (32% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more common than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 92243?

Zip code 92243 has a population of approximately 55,358. The median household income is $59,324. The median home value is $311,087. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 92243 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 92243's overall crime rate is 8% above the national average (index 108 vs 100). Within El Centro, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.