Is it okay to walk in University City, San Diego?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Moderate for San Diego

Reported crime around the center of University City is higher than in 68% of areas in San Diego, taking into account how many people are usually around. 205 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 University City.

See University City 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 59% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	High	higher than in 90% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Moderate	higher than in 78% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Low	higher than in 56% 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: 95 (46%)
Theft from vehicle: 32 (16%)
Vandalism: 22 (11%)
Simple assault: 20 (10%)
Vehicle theft: 12 (6%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around University City

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

Matthews Quadrangle Very low
Sorrento Valley Very low
Torrey Pines Very low
North Clairemont Moderate
Sorrento Mesa Very low
Bay Ho Low
Torrey Hills Very low
Village of La Jolla 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.