The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in San Miguel Ranch

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in San Miguel Ranch.

 

San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Map of Crime Rates
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A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A

$732,497

Cost of Crime™ for San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $810 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in San Miguel Ranch 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 San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. San Miguel Ranch ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of neighborhoods but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to San Miguel Ranch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in San Miguel Ranch is 17.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. San Miguel Ranch Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in San Miguel Ranch varies by area - ranging from 1 in 41 in the northwest areas to 1 in 70 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA

The total projected cost of crime in San Miguel Ranch for 2025 is $732,497. This translates to approximately $246 per resident and $810 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in San Miguel Ranch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in San Miguel Ranch Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA: $246
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in San Miguel Ranch is $246 per year, which is $218 less than the national average and $245 less than Chula Vista's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to San Miguel Ranch:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,250 more than in San Miguel Ranch.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $46 less than in San Miguel Ranch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of San Miguel Ranch for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to San Miguel Ranch
Cost per San Miguel Ranch Resident
Murder
$88,048
$30
Rape/Sexual Assault
$75,959
$26
Robbery
$73,894
$25
Assault
$140,770
$47
Kidnapping
$17,947
$6
Vehicle Theft
$102,191
$34
Burglary
$31,620
$11
Theft
$107,550
$36
Arson
$15,755
$5
Vandalism
$36,864
$12
Animal Cruelty
$470
$0
Drug Crimes
$37,384
$13
Identity Theft
$4,044
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$732,497
$246

The Intangible Cost of Crime in San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, 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 San Miguel Ranch totals $1,028,692 ($346 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,761,189 ($592 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 San Miguel Ranch 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 southeast 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 San Miguel Ranch’s 2,976 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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San Miguel Ranch 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 San Miguel Ranch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.647
Robbery
0.7894
Rape
0.4210
Murder
0.0157
Total Violent Crime
2.873 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.978
Vehicle Theft
2.218
Burglary
1.171
Arson
0.2192
Total Property Crime
10.59 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0995
Drug Crimes
1.698
Vandalism
1.734
Identity Theft
0.1756
Animal Cruelty
0.0213
Total "Other" Rate
3.729 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in San Miguel Ranch is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to San Miguel Ranch.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
B-
A
A+
A
A+
A
B+
A
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A-
B+
B
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A
A+
A-
B+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

San Miguel Ranch 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
A+
A+
A+
A-
B+
B+
A
A-
A-
A
D-
D-
D
D+
D+
C+
C+
C+
D-
D
D
D
D+
D+
F
F
F
B+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, San Miguel Ranch 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 San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See San Miguel Ranch schools on SchoolGrade

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