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Rancho Penasquitos Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CA
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Summary

Rancho Penasquitos has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 120 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $765K (+17.7% vs area average), median household income of $164K (+61.4% vs area average), population density of 3,911 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.89% (+5.0% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Rancho Penasquitos

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Rancho Penasquitos 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

Very Safe

This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #18 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.

160

Total Incidents

13.3

Monthly Average

#18 / 120

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Rancho Penasquitos 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 late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Rancho Penasquitos reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-02 with 26 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 5 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Rancho Penasquitos tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault
7345.6%
Assault | Aggravated Assault
3622.5%
Disorderly Conduct | Disorderly Conduct
127.5%
Assault | Intimidation
95.6%
Robbery | Robbery
63.8%
Other
2415%

The most common type of crime in Rancho Penasquitos is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 45.6% of all incidents (73 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 22.5% (36 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

3,911.07

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #91 of 120 neighborhoods

-54.8% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

96.9%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #24 of 120 neighborhoods

+5.0% vs area average

Median Home Value

$765,180.73

average estimate

Ranks #31 of 120 neighborhoods

+17.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$163,960.84

average estimate

Ranks #9 of 119 neighborhoods

+61.4% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1720.4%
Children & Teens29th highest
18-2411.5%
Young Adults70th highest
25-3412.7%
Young Professionals100th highest
35-4414.0%
Mid-Career Adults63rd highest
45-5415.4%
Mature Adults12th highest
55-6413.9%
Pre-Retirement16th highest
65+12.1%
Seniors54th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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CrimeLink
2020 CensusLink
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