San Diego neighborhood

Crime in University City

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

1,460Reported incidents

51,548Residents

$92,666Median income

BUniversity City grade

At a glance

University City crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

205

Violent incidents

914

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

University City crime map

Reported crime density across and around University City.

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Composition

Reported offenses in University City

Theft358

Other211

Assault158

Retail Theft144

Motor Vehicle Theft128

Theft from Vehicle108

Fraud105

Vandalism104

Latest reports

Recent incidents in University City

Other
4600 Benhurst AVE, SD, CA 92122
All Other Offenses
Dec 31, 2025
Motor Vehicle Theft
Golden Haven DR & towne Centre DR, SD, CA 92122
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 31, 2025
Vandalism
9100 Towne CTR, SD, CA 92122
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Dec 31, 2025
Robbery
4400 La Jolla Village DR, SD, CA 92122
Robbery ; All Other Offenses
Dec 31, 2025
Theft
San Diego, CA
All Other Larceny
Dec 31, 2025
Theft
5200 Fiore Ter, Sd, Ca 92122
All Other Larceny
Dec 31, 2025
Theft
4600 Finsen Ave, Sd, Ca 92122
All Other Larceny
Dec 30, 2025
Theft
3900 Mahaila Ave, Sd, Ca 92122
All Other Larceny
Dec 30, 2025
Retail Theft
4400 La Jolla, SD, CA 92122
Shoplifting
Dec 30, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
7600 Palmilla Dr, Sd, Ca 92122
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Dec 30, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near University City

BStockton4,758 residents BEmerald Hills4,394 residents BValencia Park11,593 residents BUniversity Heights12,489 residents

FAQ

University City safety: common questions

Is University City a safe neighborhood in San Diego?

University City has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of San Diego. Our analysis counted 1,460 reported incidents in University City, including 205 violent and 914 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in University City?

The most frequently reported offense in University City is Theft.