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title: Aggravated Assault Trends in San Diego
slug: san-diego-aggravated-assault-trends
article_type: Help Article
keywords: aggravated assault, crime increase
url: https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/07/san-diego-homicides-decline-2025-trump
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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While many violent crimes decreased, aggravated assaults in San Diego increased by approximately 33% in early 2025. This rise requires focused enforcement and community initiatives to address contributing factors such as economic stress and domestic disputes.