San Diego, CA Crime


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San Diego, California has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 24.4 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in the city is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 31.4 compared to 35.4. Despite these statistics, crime is still a concern for residents and visitors in San Diego. With its large and diverse population, the city faces challenges in addressing and preventing crime. However, with ongoing efforts from law enforcement and community organizations, San Diego continues to strive towards creating a safe and secure environment for all.

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

San Diego violent crime is 24.4. (The US average is 22.7)
San Diego property crime is 31.4. (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
San Diego, CA Crime History
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Reviews for San Diego
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I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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