The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 92278, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$4.46 million

Cost of Crime™ for 92278, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,950 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 92278 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 92278, CA Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 92278 ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of zip codes but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to 92278's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 92278 is 39.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 92278 Residents generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 92278 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the south areas to 1 in 25 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 92278, CA see the most incidents - about 271 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 92278, CA

The total projected cost of crime in 92278 for 2025 is $4,460,329. This translates to approximately $580 per resident and $1,950 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in 92278. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 92278 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

92278, CA:	$580
95240, CA:	$1492
95120, CA:	$187
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 92278 is $580 per year, which is $116 more than the national average and $90 more than California's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 92278:

In 95240, CA, crime costs $1,492 per person, which is $911 more than in 92278.
In 95120, CA, crime costs $187 per person, which is $394 less than in 92278

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 92278 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 92278	Cost per 92278 Resident
Murder	$1.07 million	$139
Rape/Sexual Assault	$156,805	$20
Robbery	$522,732	$68
Assault	$971,470	$126
Kidnapping	$48,630	$6
Vehicle Theft	$391,621	$51
Burglary	$141,495	$18
Theft	$969,877	$126
Arson	$30,789	$4
Vandalism	$77,627	$10
Animal Cruelty	$1,782	$0
Drug Crimes	$58,410	$8
Identity Theft	$18,826	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,460,329	$580

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 92278, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 92278 totals $8,396,598 ($1,093 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,856,926 ($1,673 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 92278 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 92278 has 2, have the same problem. Of 92278’s 7,685 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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92278 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 92278 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.402
Robbery	2.162
Rape	0.3365
Murder	0.0741
Total Violent Crime	6.975 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.37
Vehicle Theft	3.291
Burglary	2.030
Arson	0.1659
Total Property Crime	29.86 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1044
Drug Crimes	1.028
Vandalism	1.414
Identity Theft	0.3165
Animal Cruelty	0.0313
Total "Other" Rate	2.894 (A)

Individual 92278 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 92278 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 92278.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
92277, CA	D	D-	D-
92252, CA	D	D-	D-
92285, CA	F	F	F
92284, CA	D+	D	D
92268, CA	D-	D-	F
92314, CA	C-	D+	D
92386, CA	C-	D	D
92315, CA	D	F	D-
92333, CA	F	F	F
92305, CA	C-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

92278 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
48650, MI	C+	C-	C-
78355, TX	F	F	F
78234, TX	A-	A-	A-
73717, OK	D-	D-	D-
68528, NE	D+	B-	B-
62207, IL	F	F	F
53042, WI	A	A-	A-
51632, IA	D	C	C
50511, IA	B	A-	A-
49913, MI	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 92278 is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 92278, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 92278 schools on SchoolGrade

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