92116 Safety Report
ZIP • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
92116 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 39 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $684K (-11.7% vs area average), median household income of $101K (-10.9% vs area average), population density of 8,970 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.58% (+1.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 92116
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 92116 in San Diego, CA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 39 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 zip in San Diego, CA.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #22 out of 39 zips analyzed.
207
Total Incidents
17.3
Monthly Average
#22 / 39
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 92116 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 11:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 92116 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 28 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 11 incidents. On average, this zip in San Diego experiences approximately 17 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like 92116 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 92116 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 32.9% of all incidents (68 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 26.1% (54 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
8,970.22
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 39 zips
+54.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 39 zips
+1.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$684,291.29
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 39 zips
-11.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$100,866.98
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 38 zips
-10.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.