| Statistic | Reportedincidents | /100k people | Santee/100k people | California/100k people | National/100k people |
| Total crime | 490 | n/a (estimate) | 826 | 2,564 | 2,119 |
| Murder | 2 | n/a | 3.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Rape | 5 | n/a | 8.4 | 36.6 | 37.5 |
| Robbery | 25 | n/a | 42.1 | 119.1 | 60.6 |
| Assault | 119 | n/a | 200.5 | 325.8 | 256.1 |
| Violent crime | 151 | n/a (estimate) | 254 | 486 | 359 |
| Burglary | 45 | n/a | 75.8 | 305.8 | 229.2 |
| Theft | 222 | n/a | 374.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.1 |
| Vehicle theft | 72 | n/a | 121.3 | 427.5 | 258.8 |
| Property crime | 339 | n/a (estimate) | 571 | 2,078 | 1,760 |
The Santee crime rates are 61% lower than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 151 violent crimes in Santee (254 per 100,000 people), which is 29.2% lower than the national average and there were a total of 339 property crimes (571 per 100,000 residents) which is 67.6% lower than average.
Property crime rates per 100,000 people have declined steadily since 1990, but did see a slight increase in recent years. Based on the most recent crime data, Santee has a property crime rate of 571 crimes per 100,000 people, which is far below the national average of 1760. This is a good indicator that Santee is a safe place to live.
AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Santee residents. Out of the respondents (22 in total), 82% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Santee were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 18% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.
To determine if Santee is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Santee has a total crime rate that is 61% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.34 daily crimes (0.41 violent daily crimes and 0.93 daily property crimes) in Santee.
Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Santee crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Santee has decreased by 20.8% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 9.6% and property crime has decreased by 25%.
The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Santee crime rates. In Santee, the poverty rate stands at 8.1%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.
If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Santee crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Santee has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, compared to a national average of 4.9%.
Santee has a population density of 3575.2 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Santee crime rates.
| Item | Santee | California | National |
| Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians) | n/a | 51,506 | 558,732 |
| Police officers & civilians /1000 residents | n/a | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| State | Total offenders | California /100K | National /100K |
| California | 79,891 | 232 | 266 |
| City | Population | Violent crime/100k people | Property crime/100k people | Total crime/100k people |
| Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 2,734 | 76 | 326 | 402 |
| Fairbanks Ranch, CA | 3,019 | 76 | 326 | 402 |
| Granite Hills, CA | 4,167 | 132 | 565 | 697 |
| Poway, CA | 51,311 | 134 | 584 | 717 |
| Crest, CA | 2,792 | 148 | 633 | 781 |
| Jamul, CA | 5,960 | 158 | 676 | 834 |
| Bonita, CA | 12,952 | 185 | 792 | 977 |
| Santee, CA | 59,609 | 254 | 571 | 826 |
| City | Population | Violent crime/100k people | Property crime/100k people | Total crime/100k people |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 59,608 | 410 | 1,529 | 1,939 |
| Huntington Park, CA | 59,591 | 691 | 3,120 | 3,812 |
| Huntersville, NC | 59,572 | 143 | 1,364 | 1,507 |
| Sarasota, FL | 59,705 | 549 | 1,616 | 2,165 |
| Taunton, MA | 59,451 | 448 | 834 | 1,282 |
| Santee, CA | 59,609 | 254 | 571 | 826 |
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