Santee, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Santee Police Department serves the city of Santee, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,575 violent crimes and 2,940 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.4 per 100k, 62.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 AAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,575 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents543 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,940 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,181 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.5 | A | 2575 | 106.2 | -53.4% |
| Property Crime | 61.4 | A | 2940 | 163.6 | -62.5% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -51.6% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 157 | 5.8 | +17.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 543 | 22.3 | -61.7% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 363 | 24.0 | -78.7% |
| Larceny | 54.6 | A | 2181 | 116.4 | -53.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 361 | 22.2 | -92.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | 0 miles | A 56.6 | A 97.6 | Violent: 14.5% higher Property: 58.9% higher |
| Oceanside | 0 miles | C 109.7 | B 140.1 | Violent: 121.7% higher Property: 128.0% higher |
| Poway | 16 miles | A 44.0 | A 48.2 | Violent: 11.1% lower Property: 21.6% lower |
| El Cajon | 18 miles | C 95.6 | B 128.4 | Violent: 93.2% higher Property: 109.1% higher |
| Escondido | 20 miles | B 86.1 | B 134.8 | Violent: 74.0% higher Property: 119.5% higher |