The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Encanto, San Diego, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$8.32 million

Cost of Crime™ for Encanto, San Diego, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,743 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Encanto 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 Encanto, San Diego, CA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Encanto ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of neighborhoods but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Encanto's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Encanto is 27.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Encanto Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Encanto varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the central areas to 1 in 42 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Encanto, San Diego, CA see the most incidents - about 88 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Encanto, San Diego, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Encanto for 2025 is $8,320,711. This translates to approximately $518 per resident and $1,743 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Encanto. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Encanto Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Encanto, San Diego, CA:	$518
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA:	$1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir:	$200
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Encanto is $518 per year, which is $54 more than the national average and $27 more than San Diego's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Encanto:

In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $978 more than in Encanto.
In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $318 less than in Encanto

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Encanto	Cost per Encanto Resident
Murder	$2.55 million	$159
Rape/Sexual Assault	$482,134	$30
Robbery	$613,739	$38
Assault	$1.09 million	$68
Kidnapping	$101,543	$6
Vehicle Theft	$1.71 million	$106
Burglary	$431,834	$27
Theft	$738,665	$46
Arson	$84,206	$5
Vandalism	$242,138	$15
Animal Cruelty	$2,875	$0
Drug Crimes	$233,737	$15
Identity Theft	$40,370	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$8,320,711	$518

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Encanto, San Diego, 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 Encanto totals $19,831,224 ($1,234 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,151,934 ($1,752 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 Encanto 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 southwest part of the neighborhood has more 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 have the same problem. Of Encanto’s 16,065 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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Encanto 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 Encanto residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.355
Robbery	1.215
Rape	0.4950
Murder	0.0845
Total Violent Crime	4.149 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.878
Vehicle Theft	6.877
Burglary	2.964
Arson	0.2171
Total Property Crime	18.94 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1042
Drug Crimes	1.967
Vandalism	2.110
Identity Theft	0.3247
Animal Cruelty	0.0242
Total "Other" Rate	4.530 (A-)

Individual Encanto Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA	B	C+	C+
Valencia Park, San Diego, CA	B-	C-	C+
Alta Vista, San Diego, CA	A-	B-	B+
Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, CA	B+	B	B
Oak Park, San Diego, CA	B-	C	C
Sky Line, San Diego, CA	B+	B-	B
Lincoln Park, San Diego, CA	C+	D+	C
Chollas View, San Diego, CA	C-	D+	D+
Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA	A-	B+	B+
Ridgeview-Webster, San Diego, CA	C-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Encanto is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Seattle Hill-Silver Firs, Silver Firs, WA	B+	A+	A+
First Hill, Seattle, WA	D-	D-	D-
Frankford, Baltimore, MD	C-	D-	D-
Franklin Park, Austin, TX	C+	D+	D+
Gandy-Sun Bay South, Tampa, FL	A+	A+	A+
Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI	C	D-	D-
Georgetown, Washington, DC	F	C-	C-
Getty Square, Yonkers, NY	B+	D+	D+
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA	B+	B+	B+
Glen Oaks, Queens, NY	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Encanto is safer than the California state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Encanto, San Diego, CA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Encanto schools on SchoolGrade

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