How many murders are there in Cortez?

Recorded homicides in Cortez (12 months to September 2026): 0.

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Cortez, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 2 out of 10 High crime

2/10 in San Diego · 1/10 in the world

Compared with 112 places in San Diego (10 = lowest crime). 4 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).

Weighted crime: 35,460 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 5,093

How accurate: in 2026-09, 95% of the 112 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	3.5
One per victim.
Sexual offences
Rape	2	39.3	19.5
Forcible sodomy	1	19.6	2.2
Sexual assault with an object	0	0	2.1
Forcible fondling	4	78.5	22.8
Statutory rape	1	19.6	2.1
Violence
Aggravated assault	49	962.1	305.2
One per victim.
Simple assault	59	1,158.5	493.7
One per victim.
Intimidation	2	39.3	69.4
Kidnapping and abduction	4	78.5	16.6
Robbery
Robbery	8	157.1	67.3
Theft and burglary
Burglary	13	255.3	124.2
Other theft	41	805	482.5
Shoplifting	0	0	354
Theft from vehicles	28	549.8	255.3
Theft of vehicle parts	6	117.8	78.4
Theft from buildings	3	58.9	25.3
Bag snatching	0	0	2.7
Pickpocketing	0	0	5.5
Motor vehicle theft	12	235.6	250.1
Drugs
Drug offences	43	844.3	334.8
Drug equipment offences	34	667.6	223.3
Damage and public order
Vandalism and property damage	62	1,217.4	422.4
Disorderly conduct	11	216	145
Other
Weapons offences	7	137.4	58.3
Arson	2	39.3	8.5

Source: San Diego Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Cortez safe?: Cortez: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 112 places in San Diego (10 = lowest crime). 4 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
What is the crime rate in Cortez?: Cortez: Weighted crime: 35,460 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Cortez?: Recorded homicides in Cortez (12 months to September 2026): 0.