Ocean Crest Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Ocean Crest has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 120 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $553K (-14.9% vs area average), median household income of $125K (+23.4% vs area average), population density of 4,791 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.19% (+5.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Ocean Crest
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Ocean Crest 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 #35 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
121
Total Incidents
10.1
Monthly Average
#35 / 120
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Ocean Crest show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (14 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 19:00 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 Ocean Crest reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 14 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 10 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 25% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Ocean Crest tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Ocean Crest is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 48.8% of all incidents (59 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 11.6% (14 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
4,790.77
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #85 of 120 neighborhoods
-44.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #19 of 120 neighborhoods
+5.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$553,403.97
average estimate
Ranks #67 of 120 neighborhoods
-14.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$125,319.44
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 119 neighborhoods
+23.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.