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

A-Hillcrest grade

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

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

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Hillcrest

A-Burlingame1,132 residents A-Barrio Logan15,785 residents B+Park West8,873 residents B+Islenair540 residents

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.