92173 Safety Report
ZIP • SAN DIEGO, CASummary
92173 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 39 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $478K (-38.3% vs area average), median household income of $65K (-43.0% vs area average), population density of 5,789 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.93% (+1.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 92173
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 92173 in San Diego, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #28 out of 39 zips analyzed.
644
Total Incidents
53.7
Monthly Average
#28 / 39
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 92173 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (51 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 92173 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 73 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 40 incidents. On average, this zip in San Diego experiences approximately 54 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like 92173 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 92173 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 28.7% of all incidents (185 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/narcotic Violations at 21.3% (137 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
5,789.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #15 of 39 zips
-0.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #18 of 39 zips
+1.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$478,121.98
average estimate
Ranks #34 of 39 zips
-38.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$64,531
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 38 zips
-43.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.