Teralta West Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
Teralta West has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 120 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $369K (-43.3% vs area average), median household income of $54K (-47.3% vs area average), population density of 26,215 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.66% (+2.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Teralta West
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Teralta West in San Diego, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #114 out of 120 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
188
Total Incidents
15.7
Monthly Average
#114 / 120
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Teralta West show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 West reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 23 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Diego experiences approximately 16 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Teralta West tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Teralta West is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 27.7% of all incidents (52 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 17.6% (33 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
26,215
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #3 of 120 neighborhoods
+203.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #52 of 120 neighborhoods
+2.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$368,700
average estimate
Ranks #117 of 120 neighborhoods
-43.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$53,537
average estimate
Ranks #111 of 119 neighborhoods
-47.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.