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title: Understanding Crime Statistics Reporting in San Diego
slug: san-diego-crime-reporting-overview
article_type: Help Article
keywords: crime data, reporting, transparency
url: https://www.sandiego.gov/police/data-transparency/crime-statistics/annual-crime-reports
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Crime reports in San Diego follow state and federal standards, collecting comprehensive data on violent and property crimes. The San Diego Police Department provides public crime dashboards updated near real-time to enhance community awareness and safety planning.