Park West Safety Report
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Summary
Park West has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $725K (+11.5% vs area average), median household income of $90K (-11.3% vs area average), population density of 13,529 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.31% (0.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Park West
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Park West 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 #95 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
184
Total Incidents
15.3
Monthly Average
#95 / 120
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Park West show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 9:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Park West reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 21 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 15 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Park West tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Park West is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 25.5% of all incidents (47 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 21.7% (40 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
13,529.26
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 120 neighborhoods
+56.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #78 of 120 neighborhoods
0.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$725,470.25
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 120 neighborhoods
+11.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$90,137.94
average estimate
Ranks #72 of 119 neighborhoods
-11.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.