Teralta East Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Teralta East has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 120 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $561K (-13.8% vs area average), median household income of $47K (-53.9% vs area average), population density of 30,439 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.93% (+0.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Teralta East
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Teralta East 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #115 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
268
Total Incidents
22.3
Monthly Average
#115 / 120
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Teralta East show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (29 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 Teralta East reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 36 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 22 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Teralta East tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Teralta East is Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations, accounting for 28.4% of all incidents (76 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug Equipment Violations at 20.5% (55 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
30,439
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 120 neighborhoods
+251.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #75 of 120 neighborhoods
+0.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$560,600
average estimate
Ranks #64 of 120 neighborhoods
-13.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$46,806
average estimate
Ranks #117 of 119 neighborhoods
-53.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.