Is Shelltown Safe?
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Summary
Shelltown has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 124 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $360K (-44.6% vs area average), median household income of $64K (-37.7% vs area average), population density of 15,639 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 98.27% (+6.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Shelltown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Shelltown 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 124 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #64 out of 124 neighborhoods analyzed.
26
Total Incidents
2.4
Monthly Average
#64 / 124
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Shelltown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 10:00 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 Shelltown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 5 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 56% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Shelltown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Shelltown is Assault | Aggravated Assault, accounting for 26.9% of all incidents (7 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Weapon Law Violations at 26.9% (7 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
15,639
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #13 of 124 neighborhoods
+84.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
98.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #9 of 124 neighborhoods
+6.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$360,100
average estimate
Ranks #123 of 124 neighborhoods
-44.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$63,664
average estimate
Ranks #105 of 123 neighborhoods
-37.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.