National City, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The National City Police Department serves the city of National City, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,321 violent crimes and 6,071 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 173.7 per 100k, 6.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.5 | C | 4321 | 106.2 | -6.3% |
| Property Crime | 173.7 | C | 6071 | 163.6 | +6.2% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +239.7% |
| Rape | 7.2 | F | 110 | 3.5 | +104.7% |
| Robbery | 18.1 | F | 539 | 5.8 | +210.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.1 | D | 1184 | 22.3 | +21.9% |
| Burglary | 28.9 | D | 716 | 24.0 | +20.5% |
| Larceny | 99.5 | B | 3783 | 116.4 | -14.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.4 | F | 1521 | 22.2 | +95.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 4 miles | B 79.8 | C 153.5 | Violent: 19.8% lower Property: 11.6% lower |
| Coronado | 4 miles | B 84.2 | C 184.2 | Violent: 15.4% lower Property: 6.0% higher |
| Lemon Grove | 6 miles | B 81.4 | B 111.0 | Violent: 18.2% lower Property: 36.1% lower |
| Imperial Beach | 7 miles | B 82.0 | A 39.0 | Violent: 17.6% lower Property: 77.5% lower |
| La Mesa | 8 miles | B 86.7 | C 175.0 | Violent: 12.9% lower Property: 0.7% higher |