Crime Safety Grade

B-

National City, CA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 65% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is National City Safe?

With an overall crime index of 123, National City has a 23% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 208. 100% of National City neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

National City
123
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
123
23% above average
Violent Crime
120
20% above average
Property Crime
99
1% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in National City

1 in 208

Property crime: 1 in 253

Where Is It Safe in National City?

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National City Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 52% above avg
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 24% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 99 ▼ 1%
Assault Violent 109 ▲ 9%
Robbery Violent 152 ▲ 52%
Burglary Property 107 ▲ 7%
Larceny / Theft Property 76 ▼ 24%
Vehicle Theft Property 115 ▲ 15%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All National City Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Canyon Ridge B+ 94
2 Cypress Glen B+ 100
3 Paradise Valley B+ 127
4 Paradise Village B+ 170

National City Crime by Zip Code

91950
B+ Index: 100

National City Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
61,342
Median Income
$49,176
Home Value
$421,682
Median Rent
$1,266
Home Ownership
33%

Racial Demographics

White
37.5%
Black
5%
Hispanic
67.2%
Asian
22.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in National City?
National City has an overall crime index of 123, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in National City are rated A or B for safety.
Is National City safe to live in?
National City has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in National City?
The safest neighborhoods in National City based on crime data include Canyon Ridge, Cypress Glen, Paradise Valley, and Paradise Village. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does National City crime compare to the national average?
National City's overall crime index is 123 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 23% higher than the typical US city.

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