Carmel Mountain Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Carmel Mountain has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 120 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $666K (+2.4% vs area average), median household income of $135K (+33.0% vs area average), population density of 4,821 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.71% (+4.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Carmel Mountain
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Carmel Mountain in San Diego, CA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 120 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in San Diego, CA.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #29 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
78
Total Incidents
6.5
Monthly Average
#29 / 120
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Carmel Mountain show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (10 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in San Diego, CA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Carmel Mountain reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 13 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 3 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 7 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 44% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Carmel Mountain tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Carmel Mountain is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35.9% of all incidents (28 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations at 14.1% (11 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in San Diego, CA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
4,821.26
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #84 of 120 neighborhoods
-44.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #27 of 120 neighborhoods
+4.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$665,691.85
average estimate
Ranks #45 of 120 neighborhoods
+2.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$135,092.86
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 119 neighborhoods
+33.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.