8Lake Murray
Lake Murray, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in San Diego · 3/10 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: 8,126 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 19,628
How accurate: in 2026-09, 95% of the 112 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by San Diego Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 4 | 20.4 | 3.5 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 3 | 15.3 | 19.5 |
| Forcible sodomy | 0 | 0 | 2.2 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 2.1 |
| Forcible fondling | 3 | 15.3 | 22.8 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 2.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 23 | 117.2 | 305.2 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Simple assault | 39 | 198.7 | 493.7 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Intimidation | 8 | 40.8 | 69.4 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 10.2 | 16.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 10.2 | 67.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 14 | 71.3 | 124.2 |
| Other theft | 42 | 214 | 482.5 |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 45.9 | 354 |
| Theft from vehicles | 39 | 198.7 | 255.3 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 10 | 50.9 | 78.4 |
| Theft from buildings | 0 | 0 | 25.3 |
| Bag snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 112.1 | 250.1 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 3 | 15.3 | 334.8 |
| Drug equipment offences | 1 | 5.1 | 223.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 53 | 270 | 422.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 5.1 | 145 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 1 | 5.1 | 58.3 |
| Arson | 4 | 20.4 | 8.5 |
Source: San Diego Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 6 |
| Violence | 72 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 136 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Damage and public order | 54 |
| Other | 5 |
Questions about crime in Lake Murray
- Is Lake Murray safe?
- Lake Murray: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low 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 Lake Murray?
- Lake Murray: Weighted crime: 8,126 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Lake Murray?
- Recorded homicides in Lake Murray (12 months to September 2026): 4.
