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title: Recent Trends in San Diego Drug and Narcotics Crimes
slug: san-diego-drug-narcotics-crime-trends
article_type: Help Article
keywords: drug crime, narcotics, enforcement
url: https://www.smartshieldsystems.com/blog/what-are-the-crime-rates-in-san-diego
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Drug and narcotics offenses increased nearly 20% over the prior year, marking one of the few crime categories with rising levels in 2025. Law enforcement continues to prioritize these offenses through targeted investigations and collaborations with federal agencies.