NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 17, 2026San Diego
San Diego reports 19% decrease in vehicle thefts for 2025
Vehicle thefts in San Diego dropped to 3,390 in 2025, down from 4,172 in 2024. While most neighborhoods saw a decline, Pacific Beach recorded an increase in vehicle theft incidents.
Read the full story at Times of San DiegoWhy It Matters
This data reflects a city-wide trend in property crime rates that impacts vehicle security and insurance considerations for residents across 122 neighborhoods.
Key Facts
- Total vehicle thefts in San Diego fell from 4,172 in 2024 to 3,390 in 2025.
- The city-wide reduction in vehicle thefts is approximately 19%.
- Pacific Beach is identified as a neighborhood that saw an increase in vehicle thefts.
- The data covers 122 neighborhoods within the city of San Diego.
- The majority of San Diego neighborhoods experienced a decrease in vehicle thefts during 2025.
Who's Mentioned
locationOtay Mesa“Neighborhood with the highest total number of thefts”organizationTimes of San Diego“The news organization that obtained and reported the crime data.”organizationSan Diego Police Department“Law enforcement agency reporting the data”personAshley Nicholls“SDPD spokesperson”locationPacific Beach“Neighborhood with the largest increase in thefts”locationSan Ysidro“Neighborhood with the largest decrease in thefts”locationSan Diego“City where the data was collected”