Is San Diego Mesa College safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
San Diego Mesa College: safety score 82/100 (grade A), ranked #21 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
82/100
Grade: A · #21 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of San Diego Mesa College, split by normalised severity. UK data is published monthly by data.police.uk; US, Canadian and Australian cities publish on their own cycles, so recent months may not be final.
| Month | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 63 | 116 | 97 | 276 |
| 2025-10 | 75 | 92 | 124 | 291 |
| 2025-11 | 47 | 90 | 96 | 233 |
| 2025-12 | 50 | 109 | 93 | 252 |
| 2026-01 | 62 | 112 | 100 | 274 |
| 2026-02 | 60 | 115 | 76 | 251 |
| 2026-03 | 57 | 109 | 104 | 270 |
| 2026-04 | 36 | 116 | 87 | 239 |
| 2026-05 | 55 | 109 | 63 | 227 |
| 2026-06 | 49 | 100 | 88 | 237 |
| 2026-07 | 60 | 96 | 87 | 243 |
| 2026-08 | 43 | 86 | 60 | 189 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 189 records in total — violent 43, property 86, minor 60 (-54 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other crime (39) · Other theft (30) · Assault (30) · Theft from vehicle (16) · Criminal damage (14)
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Other universities in San Diego
- San Diego State University 75 /100
- University of San Diego 69 /100
FAQs about safety at San Diego Mesa College
What is San Diego Mesa College's safety score?
San Diego Mesa College: 82/100 (grade A), #21 of 111 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-08).
How many crimes are recorded near San Diego Mesa College?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 2982 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of San Diego Mesa College; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 189 records (43 violent, 86 property, 60 minor).
Is it safe to walk around San Diego Mesa College at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: San Diego PD. Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in the US.