92117 Safety Report
ZIP • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
92117 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 39 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $656K (-15.4% vs area average), median household income of $107K (-5.4% vs area average), population density of 5,657 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.17% (+4.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 92117
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 92117 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 #23 out of 39 zips analyzed.
526
Total Incidents
43.8
Monthly Average
#23 / 39
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 92117 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (42 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 92117 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 55 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 31 incidents. On average, this zip in San Diego experiences approximately 44 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like 92117 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 92117 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 31.4% of all incidents (165 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations at 19.8% (104 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
5,657
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 39 zips
-2.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #8 of 39 zips
+4.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$655,570.05
average estimate
Ranks #20 of 39 zips
-15.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$107,009.83
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 38 zips
-5.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.