Chula Vista, CA Crime Rates & Map

B-

30%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chula Vista_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	4,525	n/a (estimate)	1,628	2,843	2,324
Murder	8	n/a	2.9	5.7	6.3
Rape	33	n/a	11.9	37.4	40.0
Robbery	295	n/a	106.1	123.5	66.1
Assault	639	n/a	229.9	332.8	268.2
Violent crime	975	n/a (estimate)	351	500	370
Burglary	519	n/a	186.7	371.9	269.8
Theft	2,035	n/a	732.1	1,499.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	996	n/a	358.3	471.9	282.7
Property crime	3,550	n/a (estimate)	1,277	2,343	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Chula Vista crime rates are 30% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Chula Vista are 5% lower than the national average
In Chula Vista you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Chula Vista is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Chula Vista has increased by 7%

Chula Vista crime map

The Chula Vista crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Chula Vista 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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Daily Crime In Chula Vista (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Chula Vista for every 100,000 residents. The Chula Vista total amount of daily crime is 1.75 times less than the California average and 1.43 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Chula Vista, is 1.42 times less than the California average, and it is 1.05 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Chula Vista has a daily crime average that is 1.83 times less than the California average and 1.53 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Chula Vista (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Chula Vista in comparison to other California communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Chula Vista safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Chula Vista being safer than 57% of cities in California and 42% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking California cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Chula Vista. In conclusion, Chula Vista ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chula Vista

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chula Vista is 1 in 286

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chula Vista is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chula Vista is 1 in 62

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Chula Vista? In Chula Vista, CA you have a 1 in 286 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Chula Vista.

Year Over Year Crime In Chula Vista (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Chula Vista, CA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Chula Vista has increased by 11%, while the property crime rate in Chula Vista has increased by 6% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Chula Vista has increased by 7% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Chula Vista police department

Item	Chula Vista	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	299	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 299 Chula Vista police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 66.9% less than the California average and 63.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Granite Hills, CA	4,020	111	518	629
Crest, CA	2,721	203	952	1,155
Santee, CA	57,407	259	900	1,159
Jamul, CA	5,776	254	1,192	1,447
Imperial Beach, CA	27,334	397	1,057	1,454
Spring Valley CDP (Lake County), CA	1,154	270	1,265	1,535
Harbison Canyon, CA	4,355	321	1,503	1,824
Chula Vista, CA	268,779	351	1,277	1,628

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fort Wayne, IN	268,378	262	2,387	2,649
Irvine, CA	272,694	75	1,479	1,554
St. Petersburg, FL	264,001	629	2,663	3,292
Jersey City, NJ	262,652	220	1,384	1,605
Toledo, OH	275,116	1,163	3,081	4,244
Chula Vista, CA	268,779	351	1,277	1,628

Source: The Chula Vista, 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.