Crime Safety Grade

B+

San Juan Capistrano, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 77% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 87+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is San Juan Capistrano Safe?

With an overall crime index of 83, San Juan Capistrano has a 17% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 342. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like San Juan Hills Estates earning an A+ grade while Village San Juan rates A-.

Crime Index Comparison

San Juan Capistrano
83
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
83
17% below average
Violent Crime
73
27% below average
Property Crime
50
50% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in San Juan Capistrano

1 in 342

Property crime: 1 in 500

Where Is It Safe in San Juan Capistrano?

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San Juan Capistrano Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Murder · 19% below avg
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 57% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 81 ▼ 19%
Assault Violent 76 ▼ 24%
Robbery Violent 61 ▼ 39%
Burglary Property 52 ▼ 48%
Larceny / Theft Property 43 ▼ 57%
Vehicle Theft Property 56 ▼ 44%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All San Juan Capistrano Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Mission Springs A+ 23
2 Hunters Creek A+ 23
3 Silver Leaf A+ 23
4 Cancun A+ 16
5 San Juan Creek A+ 23
6 San Juan Hills Estates A+ 34
7 Mission Creek A+ 23
8 San Juan Hills Green / Masters A+ 30
9 Rancho San Juan A+ 23
10 Tierra Del Caballo A+ 23
11 Mission Glen A+ 23
12 Mission Park A+ 23
13 Harbor Lane A+ 45
14 Troy Homes A+ 45
15 Parkside Place A+ 45
16 Paseo De La Paz A+ 59
17 Captain Hill A+ 61
18 Dana Mesa A+ 60
19 Sun Ranch A+ 57
20 Cobblestone A+ 68
21 Connemara A+ 31
22 Meredith Canyon A+ 41
23 Juliana Farms A+ 61
24 Loma Verde A+ 71
25 Hidden Mountain A+ 70
26 Loma San Juan A+ 69
27 Los Corrales A+ 70
28 Hidden Mountain Estates A+ 70
29 Capistrano Estates A+ 70
30 Mariners Village A+ 21
31 Mission Bell A+ 21
32 Ocean Point A+ 42
33 Rancho Mission Viejo A+ 46
34 Alto Capistrano A 33
35 Peppertree Bend A 50
36 Marbella Golf Villas A 83
37 Malaspina A 83
38 El Nido Mobile Home Estates A 83
39 Hunt Club Estates A 83
40 Hunt Club A 83
41 Marbella Crest A 83
42 Mission Hills Ranch A 83
43 Verde San Juan Estates A 83
44 Casistas del Rio A 54
45 Stoneridge A 83
46 Rio Vista A 48
47 Capistrano Haciendas A 49
48 Old San Juan A 50
49 Marbella A 94
50 Capistrano Royale A 83
51 San Juan Hills Community A 178
52 San Juan Hills East A 178
53 San Juan Mesa Verde A 177
54 Mesa Vista North A 114
55 Loma Vista A 113
56 Mesa Vista South A 112
57 Rancho San Juan Estates A 53
58 The Meadows A 61
59 Capistrano Villas A 59
60 Capistrano Pointe A 136
61 Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park A 138
62 Mission Flats A 81
63 Mission Hills A 81
64 Casitas Capistrano A 80
65 Capistrano Garden Homes A 80
66 Casas Capistrano A 79
67 Vista Fuenta A 75
68 San Juan Mobile Estates A 76
69 Valle Pacifica A 76
70 Village Alipaz A 76
71 Mission Point A 76
72 Rancho Del Avion A 76
73 Little Hollywood A- 94
74 Summer Walk A- 94
75 Village San Juan Townhomes A- 94
76 Village San Juan A- 94
77 Rancho Madrina A- 159
78 Mission Woods A- 181
79 Sun Hollow B+ 186
80 Capistrano de Oro B+ 186
81 Galano B+ 186
82 Capistrano Valley Mobile Home Estates B 184
83 Villa San Juan Mobile Home Park B 184
84 Casistas de Alipaz B- 187
85 Rancho Alipaz Estates B- 189
86 Casa de Capistrano B- 193
87 Saddleback Capistrano B- 193

San Juan Capistrano Crime by Zip Code

92675
A Index: 85

San Juan Capistrano Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
35,976
Median Income
$103,922
Home Value
$768,353
Median Rent
$2,136
Home Ownership
75%

Racial Demographics

White
73.4%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
38.4%
Asian
4.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in San Juan Capistrano?
San Juan Capistrano has an overall crime index of 83, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in San Juan Capistrano are rated A or B for safety.
Is San Juan Capistrano safe to live in?
San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano?
The safest neighborhoods in San Juan Capistrano based on crime data include San Juan Hills Estates, Mission Creek, San Juan Creek, Mission Springs, and Cancun. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does San Juan Capistrano crime compare to the national average?
San Juan Capistrano's overall crime index is 83 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 17% lower than the typical US city.

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