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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 56.6 | A | 11498 | 106.2 | -46.7% |
Property Crime | 97.6 | A | 17887 | 163.6 | -40.3% |
Rape | 1.4 | A | 267 | 3.5 | -59.8% |
Robbery | 3.9 | B | 1322 | 5.8 | -32.6% |
Aggravated Assault | 20.3 | C | 3101 | 22.3 | -8.8% |
Burglary | 13.9 | A | 2280 | 24.0 | -42.2% |
Larceny | 50.9 | A | 10712 | 116.4 | -56.2% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.1 | D | 4676 | 22.2 | +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 |