Crime Safety Grade

B

San Diego, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 61% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 116+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is San Diego Safe?

With an overall crime index of 102, San Diego has a 2% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 238. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Scripps Ranch earning an A+ grade while Teralta West rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

San Diego
102
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
102
2% above average
Violent Crime
105
5% above average
Property Crime
107
7% above average
Safe Areas
93%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in San Diego

1 in 238

Property crime: 1 in 234

Where Is It Safe in San Diego?

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San Diego Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 22% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 13% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 107 ▲ 7%
Assault Violent 96 ▼ 4%
Robbery Violent 112 ▲ 12%
Burglary Property 87 ▼ 13%
Larceny / Theft Property 113 ▲ 13%
Vehicle Theft Property 122 ▲ 22%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All San Diego Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Black Mountain Ranch A+ 26
2 Pacific Highlands Ranch A+ 21
3 The Crosby Club A+ 20
4 Rancho Encantada A+ 7
5 Otay Mesa A+ 21
6 Scripps Ranch A+ 21
7 Miramar Ranch North A+ 18
8 Del Sur A+ 21
9 Ocean Crest A+ 30
10 San Dieguito A+ 41
11 Torrey Highlands A+ 9
12 Torrey Pines A+ 15
13 Fairbanks Ranch Country Club A 44
14 Carmel Valley A 48
15 Carmel Mountain A 24
16 Carmel Country Highlands A 41
17 Torrey Hills A 41
18 Rancho Penasquitos A 39
19 Sabre Springs A 16
20 Miramar A 30
21 Clairemont Mesa West A 64
22 4S Ranch A 27
23 Del Mar Highlands A 53
24 San Carlos A 71
25 Broadway Heights A 45
26 Tierrasanta A 46
27 Jamacha Lomita A 57
28 Allied Gardens A 85
29 Lake Murray A 78
30 Mission Hills A 126
31 Point Loma A 103
32 Chollas View A 68
33 Bay Terraces A 45
34 Del Cerro A 80
35 Rancho Bernardo A 61
36 Bay Park A 110
37 Palm City A 54
38 Mission Bay Park A 180
39 Bay Ho A 90
40 Mission Beach A 194
41 Shelltown A- 69
42 Paradise Hills A- 42
43 Midtown A- 141
44 Pacific Beach A- 149
45 Mira Mesa A- 51
46 Kensington A- 100
47 Fox Canyon A- 89
48 North Clairemont A- 110
49 Morena A- 114
50 South Park A- 114
51 Serra Mesa A- 90
52 Egger Highlands A- 96
53 Otay Mesa West A- 68
54 Nestor A- 76
55 Sorrento Valley A- 58
56 StoneCrest Village A- 137
57 Burlingame A- 111
58 Barrio Logan A- 101
59 Hillcrest A- 174
60 Park West B+ 174
61 Islenair B+ 94
62 Marina B+ 194
63 Fairmont Village B+ 93
64 Old Town B+ 154
65 Harborview B+ 195
66 Encanto B+ 87
67 Tijuana River Valley B+ 101
68 Skyline B+ 68
69 Redwood Village - Rolando Park B+ 98
70 Fairmont Park B+ 82
71 Chollas Creek B+ 93
72 Clairemont Mesa East B+ 117
73 Linda Vista B+ 91
74 Birdland B+ 97
75 Alta Vista B+ 58
76 Cherokee Point B+ 90
77 Grant Hill B+ 108
78 Logan Heights B+ 127
79 Southcrest B+ 113
80 Mt Hope B+ 103
81 Ridgeview - Webster B+ 90
82 Castle B+ 133
83 Sherman Heights B 136
84 College West B 129
85 Stockton B 124
86 Emerald Hills B 108
87 University City B 107
88 Valencia Park B 90
89 University Heights B 168
90 Balboa Park B 175
91 Corridor B 147
92 College East B 123
93 North Park B 158
94 Little Italy B 195
95 Normal Heights B 152
96 Mission Valley B 161
97 Mountain View B 134
98 Swan Canyon B 129
99 Oak Park B 99
100 Colina Del Sol B 140
101 Grantville B- 167
102 Cortez B- 197
103 Gaslamp B- 197
104 Teralta East B- 152
105 Golden Hill B- 170
106 Kearny Mesa B- 157
107 Rolando B- 164
108 Lincoln Park B- 134
109 Core-Columbia C+ 195
110 Azalea - Hollywood Park C+ 147
111 East Village C+ 195
112 Horton Plaza C+ 187
113 El Cerrito C+ 150
114 Torrey Preserve C+ 148
115 Talmadge C 161
116 Teralta West C- 162

San Diego Crime by Zip Code

92152
A+ Index: 63
92131
A Index: 20
92130
A Index: 43
92127
A Index: 35
92119
A Index: 77
92106
A Index: 84
92140
A Index: 3
92155
A Index: 0
92107
A Index: 121
92128
A Index: 48
92124
A Index: 54
92120
A Index: 88
92135
A Index: 3
92129
A Index: 35
92109
A Index: 153
92147
A Index: 48
92103
A Index: 160
92145
A Index: 5
92136
A- Index: 3
92117
A- Index: 101
92110
A- Index: 116
92104
A- Index: 145
92123
A- Index: 94
92154
A- Index: 61
92116
A- Index: 151
92111
A- Index: 100
92126
B+ Index: 52
92108
B+ Index: 164
92122
B+ Index: 102
92134
B+ Index: 41
92139
B+ Index: 46
92132
B+ Index: 199
92121
B+ Index: 77
92102
B+ Index: 121
92105
B+ Index: 120
92114
B Index: 70
92101
B Index: 183
92113
B Index: 128
92182
B Index: 166
92115
B- Index: 133

San Diego Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
3,178,500
Median Income
$83,454
Home Value
$629,307
Median Rent
$1,770
Home Ownership
48%

Racial Demographics

White
53%
Black
7.7%
Hispanic
29.7%
Asian
20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in San Diego?
San Diego has an overall crime index of 102, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 93% of neighborhoods in San Diego are rated A or B for safety.
Is San Diego safe to live in?
San Diego 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 San Diego?
The safest neighborhoods in San Diego based on crime data include Scripps Ranch, Torrey Highlands, Otay Mesa, Rancho Encantada, and Miramar Ranch North. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does San Diego crime compare to the national average?
San Diego's overall crime index is 102 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 2% higher than the typical US city.

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