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title: San Diego’s Safety Rankings Among U.S. Cities
slug: san-diego-safest-large-city
article_type: Help Article
keywords: city safety, crime ranking
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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Despite some challenges, San Diego remains one of the safest large U.S. cities as of 2025, with consistent crime declines reflected in multiple categories. This safety ranking is attributed to effective prevention, community partnerships, and innovative use of technology.