Is Linda Vista Safe?
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Summary
Linda Vista has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 124 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $475K (-26.8% vs area average), median household income of $82K (-19.6% vs area average), population density of 7,722 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.99% (+5.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Linda Vista
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Linda Vista 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 124 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 #71 out of 124 neighborhoods analyzed.
365
Total Incidents
33.2
Monthly Average
#71 / 124
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Linda Vista show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (30 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 Trend
Monthly crime data for Linda Vista reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-12 with 45 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 23 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Linda Vista tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Linda Vista is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 29.6% of all incidents (108 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 16.2% (59 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
7,722.26
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #60 of 124 neighborhoods
-8.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 124 neighborhoods
+5.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$475,490.12
average estimate
Ranks #79 of 124 neighborhoods
-26.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$82,218.08
average estimate
Ranks #87 of 123 neighborhoods
-19.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.