National City, CA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 4%

Violent crime 47%

Property crime 4%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	National City_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,511	n/a (estimate)	2,449	2,581	2,346
Murder	4	n/a	6.5	5.6	6.5
Rape	19	n/a	30.8	34.2	38.4
Robbery	99	n/a	160.4	113.6	73.9
Assault	229	n/a	371.1	288.7	279.7
Violent crime	351	n/a (estimate)	569	442	388
Burglary	139	n/a	225.2	369.7	314.2
Theft	760	n/a	1,231.6	1,341.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	261	n/a	422.9	427.6	246.0
Property crime	1,160	n/a (estimate)	1,880	2,139	1,958

Key findings

National City crime rates are 4% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in National City are 47% higher than the national average
In National City you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
National City is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in National City has increased by 2%

National City crime map

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The National City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in National City as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The National City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In National City (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in National City, CA per 100,000 people. In National City, the total number of daily crimes is 1.05 times less than the California average and 1.04 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in National City is 1.29 times more than the California average and 1.47 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, National City has a daily crime rate that is 1.14 times less than the California average and 1.04 times less than the national average.

How Safe is National City (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in National City in comparison to other California communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is National City safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show National City being safer than 21% of cities in California and 18% 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 National City. In conclusion, National City ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in National City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in National City is 1 in 176

The chance of being a victim of property crime in National City is 1 in 54

The chance of being a victim of crime in National City is 1 in 41

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In National City, California you have a 1 in 176 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 54 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime in National City.

Year Over Year Crime In National City (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether National City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in National City has decreased by 3% and the rate of property crime in National City has increased by 3%. The total crime rate in National City has increased by 2% year to year.

National City police department

Item	National City	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	110	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 110 National City police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 49.2% less than the California average and 43.5% 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	3,071	98	473	571
Crest, CA	2,733	180	869	1,049
Santee, CA	56,839	285	771	1,056
Coronado, CA	24,852	72	1,124	1,196
Jamul, CA	5,640	225	1,089	1,314
Imperial Beach, CA	27,180	345	1,027	1,372
Spring Valley CDP (Lake County), CA	1,154	239	1,155	1,394
National City, CA	60,349	569	1,880	2,449

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Auburn, AL	60,318	366	2,129	2,494
Cupertino, CA	60,297	116	1,399	1,515
Bristol, CT	60,437	115	1,279	1,394
Taylorsville, UT	60,448	330	3,112	3,442
Palm Harbor, FL	60,236	374	1,722	2,096
National City, CA	60,349	569	1,880	2,449

Source: The National City, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.