Mission Hills Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Mission Hills has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 120 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.04M (+60.3% vs area average), median household income of $152K (+49.7% vs area average), population density of 5,143 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.67% (-0.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Mission Hills
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Mission Hills 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 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 #42 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
65
Total Incidents
5.4
Monthly Average
#42 / 120
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Mission Hills show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 9:00 (7 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Mission Hills reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 12 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 41% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Mission Hills tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Mission Hills is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 30.8% of all incidents (20 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 27.7% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 83% 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
5,143.15
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #80 of 120 neighborhoods
-40.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #84 of 120 neighborhoods
-0.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,042,858.91
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 120 neighborhoods
+60.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$152,078.83
average estimate
Ranks #11 of 119 neighborhoods
+49.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.