Is it okay to walk in La Jolla, San Diego?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Low for San Diego

Reported crime around the center of La Jolla is higher than in 58% of areas in San Diego, taking into account how many people are usually around. 104 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 La Jolla.

See La Jolla on the map

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 52% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Moderate	higher than in 77% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 61% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Low	higher than in 63% 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: 20 (19%)
Vandalism: 16 (15%)
Shoplifting: 13 (13%)
Theft from vehicle: 11 (11%)
Simple assault: 10 (10%)

Rising: the last 6 months were 55% busier than the city-wide trend.

Around La Jolla

The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.

Village of La Jolla Low
The Muirlands Very low
Matthews Quadrangle Very low
Pacific Beach Moderate
Bay Ho Low
University City Moderate
Torrey Pines Very low
Mission Beach Very 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.