Ocean Beach Safety Report
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Summary
Ocean 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 $816K (+25.4% vs area average), median household income of $95K (-6.9% vs area average), population density of 10,533 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.93% (-5.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Ocean Beach
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Ocean 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
This area has significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #106 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
489
Total Incidents
40.8
Monthly Average
#106 / 120
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Ocean Beach show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (47 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 Ocean Beach reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 78 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 41 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 58% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Ocean Beach tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Ocean Beach is Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations, accounting for 24.9% of all incidents (122 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 22.5% (110 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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
10,533.46
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #37 of 120 neighborhoods
+21.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #108 of 120 neighborhoods
-5.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$815,549.66
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 120 neighborhoods
+25.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$94,555.67
average estimate
Ranks #66 of 119 neighborhoods
-6.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.