Chula Vista, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Chula Vista Police Department serves the city of Chula Vista, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,498 violent crimes and 17,887 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.6 per 100k residents, which is 46.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.6 per 100k, 40.3% 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 35 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 A
Annual Rate56.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,498 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,322 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,101 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate97.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,887 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,280 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,712 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,676 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime56.6A11498106.2-46.7%
Property Crime97.6A17887163.6-40.3%
Rape1.4A2673.5-59.8%
Robbery3.9B13225.8-32.6%
Aggravated Assault20.3C310122.3-8.8%
Burglary13.9A228024.0-42.2%
Larceny50.9A10712116.4-56.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft32.1D467622.2+44.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 35 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 3
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Jewish 4
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 16
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Oceanside 0 miles
C 109.7
B 140.1
Violent: 93.7% higher
Property: 43.5% higher
Santee 0 miles
A 49.5
A 61.4
Violent: 12.6% lower
Property: 37.1% lower
Poway 16 miles
A 44.0
A 48.2
Violent: 22.3% lower
Property: 50.6% lower
El Cajon 18 miles
C 95.6
B 128.4
Violent: 68.8% higher
Property: 31.6% higher
Escondido 20 miles
B 86.1
B 134.8
Violent: 52.0% higher
Property: 38.1% higher