Crime & Safety in San Diego, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

San Diego has a violent crime rate of 414 per 100,000 residents, 9% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 312.5 per 100,000, robbery at 77.0, rape at 22.3. The murder rate is 2.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,694 per 100,000, 14% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,098, burglary at 189, vehicle theft at 397 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 272 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 455 federally declared disasters. Overall, San Diego receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: San Diego vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent414.3/100K
9% above US avg
Murder2.7/100K
58% below US avg
Rape22.3/100K
Robbery77.0/100K
Assault312.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,693.6/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary189.2/100K
Theft1,097.7/100K
Vehicle Theft396.8/100K
Arson9.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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