The map below shows crimes per 1,000 residents of Escondido. The Crime Grade crime map shows the safest places in Escondido in green. Escondido's most hazardous areas are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted according to the type and severity of the crime.
Go to a detailed profile, search the site with Google or try the advanced search Discuss Escondido, California (CA) in our popular California forum. There are beautiful and incredible rural neighborhoods, with very low crime rates. Close to the center, it has typical problems of the city: homelessness, pollution and higher crime rates, presence of gangs. Escondido is a good city and has a very diverse group of people.
There are a lot of local food places that are quite good. Considering only the crime rate, Escondido is safer than the California state average and as safe as the national average.