El Cerrito Safety Report
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Summary
El Cerrito has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $492K (-24.3% vs area average), median household income of $81K (-20.5% vs area average), population density of 10,602 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.46% (+3.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for El Cerrito
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, El Cerrito in San Diego, CA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #98 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
155
Total Incidents
12.9
Monthly Average
#98 / 120
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in El Cerrito show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (15 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 El Cerrito reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 26 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 50% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like El Cerrito tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in El Cerrito is Assault | Aggravated Assault, accounting for 27.7% of all incidents (43 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 24.5% (38 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
10,602.18
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #35 of 120 neighborhoods
+22.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #40 of 120 neighborhoods
+3.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$492,418.92
average estimate
Ranks #75 of 120 neighborhoods
-24.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$80,744.94
average estimate
Ranks #85 of 119 neighborhoods
-20.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.