San Diego neighborhood

Crime in Otay Mesa

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

916Reported incidents

3,654Residents

$95,600Median income

A+Otay Mesa grade

At a glance

Otay Mesa crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

199

Property incidents

Motor Vehicle Theft

Most common offense

Map

Otay Mesa crime map

Reported crime density across and around Otay Mesa.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Otay Mesa

Motor Vehicle Theft559

Theft72

Theft from Vehicle65

Other59

Assault48

Vandalism38

Fraud29

Burglary14

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Otay Mesa

Motor Vehicle Theft
9900 Via De La Amistad, SD, CA 92154
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 31, 2025
Motor Vehicle Theft
7200 Colchester CT, SD, CA 92154
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 31, 2025
Motor Vehicle Theft
2200 Avenida Costa Este, SD, CA 92154
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 31, 2025
Assault
1600 Santa Paulina, SD, CA 92154
Aggravated Assault ; Statutory Rape
Dec 30, 2025
Theft
6900 Camino Maquiladora, Sd, Ca 92154
All Other Larceny
Dec 30, 2025
Assault
8600 Avenida Costa Blanca, SD, CA 92154
Simple Assault
Dec 30, 2025
Motor Vehicle Theft
Siempre Viva RD & britannia BLVD, SD, CA 92154
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 30, 2025
Assault
9400 Nicola Tesla CT, SD, CA 92154
Simple Assault
Dec 29, 2025
Motor Vehicle Theft
7600 Britannia Park PL, SD, CA 92154
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 29, 2025
Theft
9700 Marconi Dr, Sd, Ca 92154
All Other Larceny
Dec 29, 2025

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FAQ

Otay Mesa safety: common questions

Is Otay Mesa a safe neighborhood in San Diego?

Otay Mesa has a crime safety grade of A+, making it one of the safer areas of San Diego. Our analysis counted 916 reported incidents in Otay Mesa, including 64 violent and 199 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Otay Mesa?

The most frequently reported offense in Otay Mesa is Motor Vehicle Theft.