Vista, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vista Police Department serves the city of Vista, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,083 violent crimes and 6,583 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.4 per 100k residents, which is 11.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.4 per 100k, 42.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 BAnnual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,083 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,295 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,583 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,174 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,996 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,379 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.4 | B | 6083 | 106.2 | -11.1% |
| Property Crime | 94.4 | A | 6583 | 163.6 | -42.3% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 116 | 3.5 | -70.9% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 393 | 5.8 | -47.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.6 | C | 1295 | 22.3 | +10.7% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 1174 | 24.0 | -18.8% |
| Larceny | 55.4 | A | 3996 | 116.4 | -52.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.5 | B | 1379 | 22.2 | -16.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 4 miles | A 49.2 | B 143.2 | Violent: 47.9% lower Property: 51.7% higher |
| San Marcos | 7 miles | A 51.7 | A 85.4 | Violent: 45.3% lower Property: 9.5% lower |
| Escondido | 10 miles | B 86.1 | B 134.8 | Violent: 8.8% lower Property: 42.8% higher |
| Del Mar | 10 miles | B 77.9 | B 129.9 | Violent: 17.5% lower Property: 37.6% higher |
| Encinitas | 10 miles | A 40.9 | A 103.2 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: 9.3% higher |