The crime rate in 91942 La Mesa, CA is notably higher than the US averages. Specifically, the violent crime rate in this area is 38.3, compared to the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in La Mesa is 47.1, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. Unfortunately, it appears that this area has a much greater risk of both violent and property crime than other parts of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
La Mesa (zip 91942) violent crime is 38.3. (The US average is 22.7)
La Mesa (zip 91942) property crime is 47.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of La Mesa, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lemon Grove, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lemon Grove, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.