Midway District Safety Report
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Summary
Midway District has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $734K (+12.9% vs area average), median household income of $93K (-8.6% vs area average), population density of 2,784 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.42% (+5.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Midway District
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Midway District 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
The crime density is 136.5% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #92 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,049
Total Incidents
87.4
Monthly Average
#92 / 120
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Midway District show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (72 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 Midway District reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 105 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 56 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 87 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 11% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Midway District tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Midway District is Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations, accounting for 30.1% of all incidents (316 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug Equipment Violations at 24.7% (259 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
2,784.42
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #102 of 120 neighborhoods
-67.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #16 of 120 neighborhoods
+5.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$734,005.08
average estimate
Ranks #33 of 120 neighborhoods
+12.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$92,849.51
average estimate
Ranks #69 of 119 neighborhoods
-8.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.