San Diego neighborhood

Crime in Cortez

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Cortez neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

391Reported incidents

2,107Residents

$85,987Median income

B-Cortez grade

At a glance

Cortez crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

244

Property incidents

Other

Most common offense

Map

Cortez crime map

Reported crime density across and around Cortez.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Cortez

Other120

Assault73

Drug Offense44

Theft35

Theft from Vehicle30

Vandalism28

Motor Vehicle Theft18

Burglary12

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Cortez

Vandalism
300 Cedar St, Sd, Ca 92101
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Dec 31, 2025
Theft
400 Ash St, Sd, Ca 92101
All Other Larceny
Dec 30, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
700 Beech St, Sd, Ca 92101
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Dec 30, 2025
Other
1700 02nd AVE, SD, CA 92101
All Other Offenses
Dec 30, 2025
Other
1500 02nd AVE, SD, CA 92101
All Other Offenses
Dec 30, 2025
Drug Offense
Cedar ST & 01st AVE, SD, CA 92101
Drug/narcotic Violations
Dec 29, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
700 Beech St, Sd, Ca 92101
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Dec 28, 2025
Motor Vehicle Theft
Russ BLVD & 11th AVE, SD, CA 92101
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories
Dec 27, 2025
Drug Offense
1600 01st AVE, SD, CA 92101
Drug/narcotic Violations
Dec 27, 2025
Drug Offense
1400 01st AVE, SD, CA 92101
Drug/narcotic Violations ; All Other Offenses
Dec 25, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Cortez

BColina Del Sol11,919 residents B-Grantville8,406 residents B-Gaslamp1,143 residents B-Teralta East7,125 residents

FAQ

Cortez safety: common questions

Is Cortez a safe neighborhood in San Diego?

Cortez has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of San Diego. Our analysis counted 391 reported incidents in Cortez, including 88 violent and 244 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Cortez?

The most frequently reported offense in Cortez is Other.