9Mira Mesa
Mira Mesa, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in San Diego · 4/10 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: 6,445 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 74,475
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 | 1 | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 9 | 12.1 | 19.5 |
| Forcible sodomy | 0 | 0 | 2.2 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 1 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Forcible fondling | 8 | 10.7 | 22.8 |
| Statutory rape | 2 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 87 | 116.8 | 305.2 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Simple assault | 161 | 216.2 | 493.7 |
| One per victim. | |||
| Intimidation | 20 | 26.9 | 69.4 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 7 | 9.4 | 16.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 15 | 20.1 | 67.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 17 | 22.8 | 124.2 |
| Other theft | 148 | 198.7 | 482.5 |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 149 | 354 |
| Theft from vehicles | 112 | 150.4 | 255.3 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 60 | 80.6 | 78.4 |
| Theft from buildings | 6 | 8.1 | 25.3 |
| Bag snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 1.3 | 5.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 76 | 102 | 250.1 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 48 | 64.5 | 334.8 |
| Drug equipment offences | 30 | 40.3 | 223.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 170 | 228.3 | 422.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 31 | 41.6 | 145 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 11 | 14.8 | 58.3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
Source: San Diego Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 20 |
| Violence | 275 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Theft and burglary | 531 |
| Drugs | 78 |
| Damage and public order | 201 |
| Other | 11 |
Questions about crime in Mira Mesa
- Is Mira Mesa safe?
- Mira Mesa: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very 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 Mira Mesa?
- Mira Mesa: Weighted crime: 6,445 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Mira Mesa?
- Recorded homicides in Mira Mesa (12 months to September 2026): 1.
