Sunset Cliffs Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Sunset Cliffs has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 120 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $1.25M (+91.7% vs area average), median household income of $177K (+74.3% vs area average), population density of 5,159 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.38% (+5.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Sunset Cliffs
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Sunset Cliffs 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #36 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
24
Total Incidents
2.0
Monthly Average
#36 / 120
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Sunset Cliffs show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Sunset Cliffs reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 8 incidents, while 2025-06 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 59% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Sunset Cliffs tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Sunset Cliffs is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 25% of all incidents (6 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 25% (6 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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
5,159
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #79 of 120 neighborhoods
-40.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #17 of 120 neighborhoods
+5.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,246,500
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 120 neighborhoods
+91.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$177,039
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 119 neighborhoods
+74.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.