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Crime Statistics

The City of Carlsbad Police Department reports crime according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, a nationwide statistical effort of law enforcement agencies reporting data on crime. UCR is a standardized system, with definitions for seven main offense classifications known as Part I crimes. Part I crimes include violent crimes - - murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and property crimes - - burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft.

Index crime rates are a calculation of index crimes relative to the population. They are expressed as index crimes per 1,000 population. The number of FBI index crime per 1,000 population is a standard measure used throughout the law enforcement community.

Annual citywide crime statistics

Regional Crime MAPS allows current and prospective residents to view maps of crimes, arrests, citations, and traffic-related incidents around a house, school or business of interest. 

Neighborhood Watch E-mail Alert: when unusual crime is identified in the area, an e-mail alert is sent to share with the neighbors. 

Crime Statistics Hot Line: 760-931-2201. Information is updated every Thursday.

Prior to moving, visit the potential neighborhood both during the day and at night to view activity in the area. Look at other homes and their condition. Is it quiet or noisy? Do the neighbors take care of their properties? Are there bars on all the windows? Use this information to decide whether to move to that location.

Regional crime statistics

Regional Crime Mapping Application for Public Safety (MAPS) 
Crime MAPS allows the user to view maps of various types of crimes, arrests, citations, and traffic-related incidents around an address or location anywhere in San Diego county. Users can view the map, print it out and print out summaries of the incidents. The primary local law enforcement agencies in San Diego county provide the data for Crime MAPS.

Contact Information

Emergencies call 9-1-1 
24-hours, non-emergencies call 760-931-2197

Police Department
Crime Analysis Unit
police@carlsbadca.gov
760-931-2100 business line

Police phone directory

2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010