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Is Escondido, California Safe?

Population 146,030 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Escondido faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,059 per 100K.

Escondido Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEscondidoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2416.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate2059.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate559.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

275.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2417/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Escondido

Violent crime in Escondido is close to the national average. The rate of 336.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2416.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,059 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Escondido Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,059
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft559
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Escondido Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Escondido
336.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Escondido
2416.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Escondido Safety

Is Escondido safe?
Not especially. Escondido earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Escondido?
275.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2416.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Escondido safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Escondido's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,059 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Escondido?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Escondido generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Escondido police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Escondido?
Crime rates have held steady in Escondido, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Escondido compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Escondido ranks behind about 92% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Escondido to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Escondido?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.3 per-thousand rate put Escondido below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Escondido?
336.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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