Otay Mesa Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Otay Mesa has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 120 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $562K (-13.6% vs area average), median household income of $129K (+26.6% vs area average), population density of 416 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.14% (+0.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Otay Mesa
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Otay Mesa in San Diego, CA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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
The crime density is 93.7% lower than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #13 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
83
Total Incidents
6.9
Monthly Average
#13 / 120
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Otay Mesa show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 11:00 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 Otay Mesa reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 16 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 7 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 68% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Otay Mesa tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Otay Mesa is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 39.8% of all incidents (33 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 24.1% (20 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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
416.3
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #119 of 120 neighborhoods
-95.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #71 of 120 neighborhoods
+0.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$562,103.98
average estimate
Ranks #63 of 120 neighborhoods
-13.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$128,550.02
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 119 neighborhoods
+26.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.