Pacific Beach Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Pacific Beach has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $923K (+42.0% vs area average), median household income of $129K (+26.6% vs area average), population density of 9,056 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.62% (-5.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Pacific Beach
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #83 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
897
Total Incidents
74.8
Monthly Average
#83 / 120
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Pacific Beach show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (106 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 Pacific Beach reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 97 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 58 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 75 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 24% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Pacific Beach tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Pacific Beach is Disorderly Conduct | Disorderly Conduct, accounting for 29.9% of all incidents (268 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 25.3% (227 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
9,056.01
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #44 of 120 neighborhoods
+4.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #106 of 120 neighborhoods
-5.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$923,373.83
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 120 neighborhoods
+42.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$128,579.9
average estimate
Ranks #25 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.