OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Low for San Diego
Reported crime around the center of Rancho Peñasquitos is lower than in 61% of areas in San Diego, taking into account how many people are usually around. 30 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 Rancho Peñasquitos.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | lower than in 56% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | lower than in 63% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | lower than in 60% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 67% 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: 7 (23%)
- Simple assault: 5 (17%)
- Theft from vehicle: 4 (13%)
- Aggravated assault: 3 (10%)
- Vandalism: 3 (10%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Rancho Peñasquitos
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Torrey Highlands Very low
- Sabre Springs Low
- Mira Mesa Moderate
- Carmel Mountain Ranch Moderate
- Del Mar Mesa Very low
- Pacific Highlands Ranch Very low
- Carroll Canyon Low
- Miramar 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.