San Diego neighborhood

Crime in Hillcrest

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

1,308Reported incidents

15,173Residents

$77,985Median income

At a glance

Hillcrest crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

352

Violent incidents

782

Property incidents

Other

Most common offense

Map

Hillcrest crime map

Reported crime density across and around Hillcrest.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Hillcrest

Other339

Assault280

Theft163

Vandalism115

Drug Offense75

Motor Vehicle Theft75

Fraud58

Burglary44

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Hillcrest

VandalismDec 31, 2025
1000 University AVE, SD, CA 92103
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
BurglaryDec 31, 2025
3500 04th AVE, SD, CA 92103
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Retail TheftDec 31, 2025
300 University Ave, Sd, Ca 92103
Shoplifting
Sexual OffenseDec 31, 2025
4000 05th AVE, SD, CA 92103
Forcible Rape
Theft from VehicleDec 31, 2025
3700 Park Blvd, Sd, Ca 92103
Theft From Motor Vehicle
AssaultDec 30, 2025
University AVE & 07th AVE, SD, CA 92103
Simple Assault ; All Other Offenses
OtherDec 30, 2025
1400 University AVE, SD, CA 92103
All Other Offenses
OtherDec 30, 2025
San Diego, CA
Disorderly Conduct
Theft from VehicleDec 30, 2025
400 Washington St, Sd, Ca 92103
Theft From Motor Vehicle
OtherDec 29, 2025
3400 Park BLVD, SD, CA 92103
All Other Offenses

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Neighborhoods near Hillcrest

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FAQ

Hillcrest safety: common questions

Is Hillcrest a safe neighborhood in San Diego?

Hillcrest has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of San Diego. Our analysis counted 1,308 reported incidents in Hillcrest, including 352 violent and 782 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Hillcrest?

The most frequently reported offense in Hillcrest is Other.