National City, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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National City, CA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (55.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 583 total incidents, National City shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
National City demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0650398, a total of 583 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 274 incidents, primarily categorized as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with 231 incidents, broken down into "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (113), "Stolen Property Offenses" (29), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (25), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (9), and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (55). Robbery accounts for 48 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, with a total of 18 incidents, including "Kidnapping/Abduction" (13) and "Sex Offenses" (5). The "others" category includes 12 incidents, comprising "Embezzlement" (2), "Arson" (2), and "Fraud Offenses" (8). To provide a comprehensive safety analysis, additional information is needed. This includes the city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US0650398, the population of that area, and the median income. With this data, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard measure for comparing crime levels across different regions. A safety score and grade can then be assigned based on the crime rate relative to national averages or other benchmarks. Furthermore, the violent crime rate (calculated from robbery, sex offenses, and assault) and the property crime rate can be determined. Crime map data, typically visualized using geographic information systems (GIS), would require the specific locations of the reported crimes. Zip code data associated with the GEOID would also be beneficial for a more granular analysis.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in National City, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for National City, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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