92120 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 39 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $644K (-16.9% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+5.8% vs area average), population density of 4,603 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.97% (+2.8% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 92120 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.
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #20 out of 39 zips analyzed.
307
Total Incidents
25.6
Monthly Average
#20 / 39
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in 92120 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (28 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 crime data for 92120 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 33 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 15 incidents. On average, this zip in San Diego experiences approximately 26 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like 92120 tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in 92120 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents (127 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 21.8% (67 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% 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.
4,602.98
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #21 of 39 zips
-20.6% vs area average
95.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #14 of 39 zips
+2.8% vs area average
$643,757.68
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 39 zips
-16.9% vs area average
$119,746.04
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 38 zips
+5.8% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.