Mission Beach Safety Report
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Summary
Mission Beach has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 120 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.02M (+57.6% vs area average), median household income of $125K (+23.5% vs area average), population density of 3,379 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 55.56% (-39.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Mission Beach
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Mission Beach in San Diego, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably 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
The crime density is 204% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #99 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
155
Total Incidents
12.9
Monthly Average
#99 / 120
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Mission Beach show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (20 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 12:00 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 Mission Beach reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 33 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 72% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Mission Beach tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Mission Beach is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35.5% of all incidents (55 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 19.4% (30 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
3,379.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #98 of 120 neighborhoods
-60.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
55.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #118 of 120 neighborhoods
-39.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,024,714.29
average estimate
Ranks #14 of 120 neighborhoods
+57.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$125,477.24
average estimate
Ranks #28 of 119 neighborhoods
+23.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.