OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Del Mar Heights, San Diego?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Very low for San Diego
Reported crime around the center of Del Mar Heights is lower than in 82% of areas in San Diego, taking into account how many people are usually around. 8 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 Del Mar Heights.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 85% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | lower than in 59% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 77% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 81% 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: 4 (50%)
- Theft from vehicle: 2 (25%)
- Simple assault: 1 (13%)
- Vandalism: 1 (13%)
Around Del Mar Heights
The areas right next to it are all very low.
- Carmel Valley Low
- Torrey Hills Very low
- Fairbanks Ranch Country Club Very low
- Pacific Highlands Ranch Very low
- Del Mar Mesa Very low
- Torrey Pines Very low
- Sorrento Valley Very low
- Sorrento Mesa Very low
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.