Old Town Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Old Town 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 $728K (+12.0% vs area average), median household income of $111K (+9.4% vs area average), population density of 2,749 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.02% (+1.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Old Town
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Old Town 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 440.1% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #107 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
278
Total Incidents
23.2
Monthly Average
#107 / 120
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Old Town show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (29 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 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 Old Town reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 31 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 16 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 11% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Old Town tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Old Town is Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations, accounting for 36% of all incidents (100 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug Equipment Violations at 27.3% (76 cases). The top three categories combined represent 76% 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
2,748.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #103 of 120 neighborhoods
-68.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #59 of 120 neighborhoods
+1.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$728,269.57
average estimate
Ranks #35 of 120 neighborhoods
+12.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$111,159.63
average estimate
Ranks #44 of 119 neighborhoods
+9.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.