Gaslamp Safety Report
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Summary
Gaslamp has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $502K (-22.8% vs area average), median household income of $123K (+21.2% vs area average), population density of 18,271 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 80.38% (-12.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Gaslamp
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Gaslamp in San Diego, CA receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #120 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
1,352
Total Incidents
112.7
Monthly Average
#120 / 120
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Gaslamp show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (356 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Gaslamp reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 143 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 72 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 113 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Gaslamp tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Gaslamp is Disorderly Conduct | Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 66.6% of all incidents (900 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 14.1% (190 cases). The top three categories combined represent 87% 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
18,270.8
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #9 of 120 neighborhoods
+111.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
80.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #113 of 120 neighborhoods
-12.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$502,133.33
average estimate
Ranks #74 of 120 neighborhoods
-22.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$123,085.49
average estimate
Ranks #32 of 119 neighborhoods
+21.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.