Golden Hill has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $548K (-15.8% vs area average), median household income of $71K (-30.3% vs area average), population density of 13,001 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.33% (+3.3% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Golden Hill 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.
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #100 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
183
Total Incidents
15.3
Monthly Average
#100 / 120
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Golden Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (18 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 crime data for Golden Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 23 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 5 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 15 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Golden Hill tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Golden Hill is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 25.1% of all incidents (46 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations at 19.7% (36 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.
13,001.09
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #25 of 120 neighborhoods
+50.3% vs area average
95.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #42 of 120 neighborhoods
+3.3% vs area average
$547,890.07
average estimate
Ranks #69 of 120 neighborhoods
-15.8% vs area average
$70,780.81
average estimate
Ranks #94 of 119 neighborhoods
-30.3% vs area average
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