Crime Safety Grade

A

Santee, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 71% of U.S. cities

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

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Is Santee Safe?

With an overall crime index of 91, Santee has a 9% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 291. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Riverview Office Park earning an A grade while Sky Ranch rates A.

Crime Index Comparison

Santee
91
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
91
9% below average
Violent Crime
86
14% below average
Property Crime
110
10% above average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Santee

1 in 291

Property crime: 1 in 227

Where Is It Safe in Santee?

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Santee Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 24% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 33% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 110 ▲ 10%
Assault Violent 80 ▼ 20%
Robbery Violent 67 ▼ 33%
Burglary Property 110 ▲ 10%
Larceny / Theft Property 96 ▼ 4%
Vehicle Theft Property 124 ▲ 24%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Santee Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Riverview Office Park A 33
2 Riverwalk A 32
3 Sky Ranch A 94
4 Mission View Estates A- 124
5 Venture Business Park B+ 173

Santee Crime by Zip Code

92071
A Index: 65

Santee Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
57,407
Median Income
$85,826
Home Value
$462,126
Median Rent
$1,757
Home Ownership
71%

Racial Demographics

White
78.1%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
17.5%
Asian
6.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Santee?
Santee has an overall crime index of 91, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Santee are rated A or B for safety.
Is Santee safe to live in?
Santee has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santee?
The safest neighborhoods in Santee based on crime data include Riverview Office Park, Riverwalk, Sky Ranch, Mission View Estates, and Venture Business Park. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Santee crime compare to the national average?
Santee's overall crime index is 91 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 9% lower than the typical US city.

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