Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
La Mesa has a violent crime rate of 418 per 100,000 residents, 10% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,403 per 100,000, 28% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, La Mesa receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: La Mesa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)