San Marcos, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The San Marcos Police Department serves the city of San Marcos, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,800 violent crimes and 4,633 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.7 per 100k residents, which is 51.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.4 per 100k, 47.8% 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 15 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.7 | A | 3800 | 106.2 | -51.4% |
| Property Crime | 85.4 | A | 4633 | 163.6 | -47.8% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 7 | 0.5 | +97.1% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 61 | 3.5 | -70.3% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 241 | 5.8 | +8.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.5 | A | 721 | 22.3 | -52.6% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 780 | 24.0 | -47.4% |
| Larceny | 58.0 | A | 3029 | 116.4 | -50.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 797 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido | 3 miles | B 86.1 | B 134.8 | Violent: 66.6% higher Property: 57.8% higher |
| Carlsbad | 7 miles | A 49.2 | B 143.2 | Violent: 4.8% lower Property: 67.7% higher |
| Vista | 7 miles | B 94.4 | A 94.4 | Violent: 82.7% higher Property: 10.5% higher |
| Del Mar | 9 miles | B 77.9 | B 129.9 | Violent: 50.8% higher Property: 52.1% higher |
| Encinitas | 9 miles | A 40.9 | A 103.2 | Violent: 20.8% lower Property: 20.8% higher |