Is it okay to walk in Tierrasanta, San Diego?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Low for San Diego

Reported crime around the center of Tierrasanta is higher than in 52% of areas in San Diego, taking into account how many people are usually around. 28 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 Tierrasanta.

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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	Low	higher than in 53% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 56% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Moderate	higher than in 71% 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

Vandalism: 5 (18%)
Aggravated assault: 4 (14%)
Simple assault: 4 (14%)
Vehicle theft: 4 (14%)
Burglary: 3 (11%)

Around Tierrasanta

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

Kearny Mesa Low
Serra Mesa Moderate
Allied Gardens Very low
Grantville High
Convoy District Moderate
Navajo Low
Del Cerro Low
Birdland Moderate

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.