Poway, CA Crime


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Poway, CA is a relatively safe community with regards to crime. The violent crime rate in Poway is 12, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Poway is 21.7, much lower than the national average of 35.4. Safety remains a priority for locals and law enforcement officers alike in Poway, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Poway violent crime is 12.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Poway property crime is 21.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Poway, CA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000197.4217.625.4152.41451.9392.8902.8156.3
2001216.6022.536.8157.31882529.31181.1171.6
2002194.701022.1162.61754.7487.91078.1188.7
2003157.24622.2124.91728.8461.41065.9201.5
2004150.70820.1122.61705.9381.81127.2196.9
2005192.7222.340.6127.81653.1348.91117.6186.6
2006210.6026.642.9141.11602.8429.3930.2243.3
2007212014.639.51581561.2380.4987.4193.3
2008194.8016.441137.41796.1432.61168.7194.8
2009243.2010.253.1179.81418.3345.4925.8147.1
2010180410361301049.8313.9655.980
2011194.3016.535.1142.61271.4337853.880.6
2012192012.355.1124.61141.6279.8794.467.4
2013016.232.4133.51162.9343.8728.191
2014140.60426.1110.5875.7196.8614.664.3
201587.4211.925.847.71017.3228.5729.259.6
2016128.4015.827.785899.1183.8650.165.2
2017115015.925.873.41142269.6771.2101.1
2018129.1221.819.985.41011182.7754.873.5
2019102.1442470.1981.4182.370990.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Santee, CA166.91,373.158,58692019
Escondido, CA349.81,548.8152,897112019
San Diego, CA361.71,882.51,238,549122019
Solana Beach, CA96.71,287.213,897132019
El Cajon, CA532.41,973.3104,447132019
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Solana Beach, CA96.71,287.213,897132019
Lemon Grove, CA614.52,031.326,420172019
Coronado, CA42.61,534.528,785232019
Imperial Beach, CA261.01,200.027,593292019
Wildomar, CA160.81,679.032,554462019

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Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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