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Castle Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CA
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Summary

Castle has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 120 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $412K (-36.7% vs area average), median household income of $66K (-35.0% vs area average), population density of 14,587 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92% (-0.3% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Castle

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Castle 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

Moderate

This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #102 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.

205

Total Incidents

17.1

Monthly Average

#102 / 120

Safety Rank

Moderate

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Castle show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 8:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Castle reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 27 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 17 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 36% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Castle tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault
6732.7%
Assault | Aggravated Assault
4019.5%
Drug Offenses | Drug Equipment Violations
2110.2%
Assault | Intimidation
199.3%
Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations
146.8%
Other
4421.5%

The most common type of crime in Castle is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 32.7% of all incidents (67 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 19.5% (40 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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

14,587.13

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #16 of 120 neighborhoods

+68.6% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

92.0%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #81 of 120 neighborhoods

-0.3% vs area average

Median Home Value

$411,830.77

average estimate

Ranks #106 of 120 neighborhoods

-36.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$66,065.38

average estimate

Ranks #96 of 119 neighborhoods

-35.0% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1719.0%
Children & Teens44th highest
18-2414.8%
Young Adults37th highest
25-3420.8%
Young Professionals44th highest
35-4413.7%
Mid-Career Adults70th highest
45-5413.3%
Mature Adults34th highest
55-6410.3%
Pre-Retirement68th highest
65+8.0%
Seniors103rd highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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