C
7%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
15%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
11%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
West University Heights crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the West University Heights crime data. These estimates take into account the overall San Diego crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the West University Heights crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout San Diego.
StatisticReportedincidentsWest University Heights/100k peopleSan Diego/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime30,9762,484 (estimate)2,2482,8432,324
Murder53n/a3.85.76.3
Rape410n/a29.837.440.0
Robbery1,288n/a93.5123.566.1
Assault4,181n/a303.4332.8268.2
Violent crime5,932314 (estimate)431500370
Burglary3,290n/a238.8371.9269.8
Theft15,106n/a1,096.41,499.31,401.9
Vehicle theft6,648n/a482.5471.9282.7
Property crime25,0442,170 (estimate)1,8182,3431,954

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The West University Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West University Heights as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West University Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West University Heights crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • West University Heights crime rates are 7% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in West University Heights are 15% lower than the national average
      • In West University Heights you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • West University Heights is safer than 65% of the cities in California
      • Year over year crime in San Diego has increased by 2%

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        Daily Crime In West University Heights (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West University Heights

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West University Heights is 1 in 319
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in West University Heights is 1 in 47
        The chance of being a victim of crime in West University Heights is 1 in 41

        Year Over Year Crime In San Diego (per 100,000 people)

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        Item West University Heights San Diego California
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a2,48151,506
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a1.93.6

        Sex offenders in California

        State Total offenders California /100K National /100K
        California79,891232266
        There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

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        Dallas, TX1,338,8467783,8134,591
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        San Jose, CA1,029,4095272,6513,178
        San Diego, CA1,414,5454311,8182,248
        Source: The West University Heights, San Diego, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.