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title: Understanding Property Crimes in San Diego
slug: san-diego-property-crimes-overview
article_type: Help Article
keywords: property crime, motor vehicle theft
url: https://www.insidesandiego.org/san-diego-remains-one-safest-large-us-cities-crime-drops-third-straight-year
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Property crimes constitute the largest share of reported incidents in San Diego. Motor vehicle theft and break-ins have decreased due to enhanced license plate reader technology and community vigilance, but continued awareness is crucial as property crime remains a significant concern.