3Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in San Diego · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 112 places in San Diego (10 = lowest crime). 4 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 20,048 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 39,664
How accurate: in 2026-09, 95% of the 112 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by San Diego Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 1 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 6 | 15.1 | 19.5 |
| Forcible sodomy | 1 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 1 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Forcible fondling | 14 | 35.3 | 22.8 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 2.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 156 | 393.3 | 305.2 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Simple assault | 260 | 655.5 | 493.7 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Intimidation | 40 | 100.8 | 69.4 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 4 | 10.1 | 16.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 34 | 85.7 | 67.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 63 | 158.8 | 124.2 |
| Other theft | 354 | 892.5 | 482.5 |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 68.1 | 354 |
| Theft from vehicles | 150 | 378.2 | 255.3 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 32 | 80.7 | 78.4 |
| Theft from buildings | 7 | 17.6 | 25.3 |
| Bag snatching | 1 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 164 | 413.5 | 250.1 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 137 | 345.4 | 334.8 |
| Drug equipment offences | 77 | 194.1 | 223.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 235 | 592.5 | 422.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 271 | 683.2 | 145 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 9 | 22.7 | 58.3 |
| Arson | 1 | 2.5 | 8.5 |
Source: San Diego Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 22 |
| Violence | 460 |
| Robbery | 34 |
| Theft and burglary | 798 |
| Drugs | 214 |
| Damage and public order | 506 |
| Other | 10 |
Questions about crime in Pacific Beach
- Is Pacific Beach safe?
- Pacific Beach: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 112 places in San Diego (10 = lowest crime). 4 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Pacific Beach?
- Pacific Beach: Weighted crime: 20,048 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Pacific Beach?
- Recorded homicides in Pacific Beach (12 months to September 2026): 1.
