Is San Diego Safe for Women? Crime Rate in San Diego

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in San Diego consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in San Diego consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 9 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.7/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is San Diego safe for women?

San Diego is a big city where there’s always events going on so there’s always something to do. I would feel less safe alone in downtown given the homeless population there. Public transport is reliable

Posted: November 23, 2024
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San Diego is a big place and so safety definitely varies depending on where you are. The main tourist areas near the ocean and along the waterfront downtown are generally pretty safe. During the day, I feel fine doing things alone. Uber/Lyft are plenty and public transport is there, but slow and sparse. Use basic travel smarts (lock your car, keep valuables stowed where people can't see them, keep your phone charged should you need to look up alternative routes/plans for getting around).

Posted: November 10, 2024
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Necool

Necool

it’s a hippie part of california so it’s much safer than la i love san diego it’s just sometimes we have bums but the crime is low i walk around at night all the time just make sure to not talk to street bums if u do see them mainly downtown which i avoid

Posted: September 22, 2024
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Vicky

Vicky

It is very safe, just avoid the areas that have large homeless populations. If you stick to touristy areas like La Jolla and Little Italy, you will be very safe and secure. Public transportation may sometimes be less safe.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Yarrow

Yarrow

When I walk at night, I do feel safer when I’m with my large dog. My neighborhood (North Park) has a lot of homeless people, and they’re not always in their right minds. So it’s a little scary, even though I’ve never been attacked or heard of anyone getting attacked. People do steal packages that have been delivered.

Posted: July 12, 2024
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San Diego is very safe for travelers from all over the world. We do have a minor (relative to 3rd world countries) homeless problem so you may encounter some unsafe feeling characters if walking around alone at night, especially downtown, but they are generally harmless. Stay closer to the beach areas and you won’t experience this as much.

Posted: April 28, 2024
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I feel safe walking by myself in most areas all throughout San Diego - just remain vigilant. Certain areas (especially in downtown) can have a lot of homeless population. Most of the homeless population are harmless and keep to themselves, but there are some who may exhibit erratic behavior.

Posted: April 15, 2024
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Lindsey

Lindsey

As a woman living in San Diego, I generally feel safe. The bustling neighborhoods and well-lit streets in areas like La Jolla and Coronado give me confidence. I stay cautious at night and stick to familiar areas, but overall, the sense of community and active lifestyle here contribute to my feeling of security.

Posted: February 28, 2024
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Keep your wits about you for sure. There are a lot of homes people who are ex military and mentally unstable so they’re a bit unpredictable. Also San Diego is close to the Mexican border so be careful about trafficking.

Posted: February 23, 2024
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Is San Diego worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.7 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I had a great time visiting the old town area. Lots of free museums and markets to check out and close to public transit. There was a lot of mexican souvenir shops and artisans, as well as niche shops including a mineral/gem store.

Posted: June 29, 2024
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Family travel

The beaches, parks, San Diego Zoo, and art museum, were all incredible! So was Coronado Island, where we rented bikes to see the sights. Great, reasonably priced food is everywhere, as long as you know how to look. We used a rental car to get around town, and were able to drive around downtown during Comic Con. A truly incredible experience, so glad I got to spend it with my sister and father!

Posted: June 1, 2024
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is San Diego safe?

Women living in San Diego consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is San Diego safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in San Diego consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in San Diego?

Women living in San Diego consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5