Midtown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Midtown has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $770K (+18.4% vs area average), median household income of $108K (+5.9% vs area average), population density of 7,140 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.29% (-3.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Midtown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Midtown 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #63 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
78
Total Incidents
6.5
Monthly Average
#63 / 120
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Midtown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (11 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 13:00 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 Midtown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 15 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 7 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 79% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Midtown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Midtown is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 28.2% of all incidents (22 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations at 25.6% (20 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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
7,139.94
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #63 of 120 neighborhoods
-17.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #102 of 120 neighborhoods
-3.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$769,725.77
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 120 neighborhoods
+18.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$107,561.67
average estimate
Ranks #48 of 119 neighborhoods
+5.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.