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Is McMinnville, TN or San Diego, CA Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego, CA is safer than McMinnville, TN (Safety Score 38/100 vs 33/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 2,307 for McMinnville, TN — 10% lower. McMinnville has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where McMinnville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 100.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than McMinnville, TN?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | McMinnville | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,306.5 | 2,082.4 | +224.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 638.3 | 412.4 | +225.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.5 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 79.8 | 21.4 | +58.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.3 | 77.4 | -70.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 551.2 | 310.9 | +240.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,668.2 | 1,670.0 | -1.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 203.1 | 187.4 | +15.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,370.9 | 1,087.1 | +283.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 94.3 | 395.5 | -301.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is McMinnville or San Diego safer?
San Diego, CA is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 2,307 for McMinnville, TN — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
McMinnville has a violent crime rate of 638.3 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. San Diego has lower violent crime.
About McMinnville, TN
McMinnville, Tennessee, "Nursery Capital of the World," is a city in Warren County with a population of around 14,000. It's nestled in the scenic Cumberland Plateau region. With a safety score of 33/100 and a population coverage of 13,787, McMinnville has a total crime rate of 2,306.5 per 100,000 residents.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.