Violent Crime per Capita in Balboa Park
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Balboa Park residents.
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D+
Violent Crime Grade |
D |
D |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$4.12 million
Cost of Crime™ for Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $837 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Balboa Park 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.
The D grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Balboa Park ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of neighborhoods but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Balboa Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Balboa Park is 7.699 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Balboa Park residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Balboa Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 52 in the west areas to 1 in 153 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Balboa Park, San Diego, CA see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Balboa Park for 2025 is $4,115,658. This translates to approximately $386 per resident and $837 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Balboa Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Balboa Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Balboa Park, San Diego, CA: | $386 |
|---|---|
| Downtown San Francisco, San Fr: | $824 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $82 |
| California: | $264 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Balboa Park is $386 per year, which is $127 more than the national average and $121 more than San Diego's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Balboa Park:
- In Downtown San Francisco, San Fr, crime costs $824 per person, which is $438 more than in Balboa Park.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $82 per person, which is $303 less than in Balboa Park
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Balboa Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Balboa Park |
Cost per Balboa Park Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.57 million |
$147 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$308,915 |
$29 |
Robbery |
$597,963 |
$56 |
Assault |
$1.64 million |
$154 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$4,115,658 |
$386 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Balboa Park, 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 Balboa Park totals $12,615,579 ($1,182 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,731,236 ($1,568 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Balboa Park violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Balboa Park has 32, have the same problem. Of Balboa Park’s 10,672 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Balboa Park residents in a standard year.
Balboa Park Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Balboa Park residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.362 |
Robbery |
1.781 |
Rape |
0.4774 |
Murder |
0.0781 |
Total Violent Crime |
7.699 (D) |
Individual Balboa Park Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Balboa Park is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Balboa Park.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D- | D- | |
D- | F | F | |
D+ | D | D | |
F | F | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
C- | D | D | |
D- | F | F | |
C | D- | C- | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Balboa Park is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A- | A- | |
B+ | B | B | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D+ | D+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | C- | C- | |
A | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Balboa Park is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.
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