OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Alta Vista, San Diego?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Low for San Diego
Reported crime around the center of Alta Vista is higher than in 58% of areas in San Diego, taking into account how many people are usually around. 25 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Alta Vista.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | higher than in 63% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | lower than in 55% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | higher than in 62% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 50% of areas |
Day and night
San Diego police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Theft from vehicle: 6 (24%)
- Aggravated assault: 4 (16%)
- Theft: 4 (16%)
- Vehicle theft: 4 (16%)
- Burglary: 3 (12%)
Around Alta Vista
The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.
- O'Farrell Moderate
- Paradise Hills Moderate
- North Bay Terraces Low
- Encanto High
- Valencia Park Very high
- Bay Terraces Moderate
- South Bay Terraces Low
- Lincoln Park High
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within San Diego. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: San Diego Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.