Moving from San Diego, CA to Wareham, MA?
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Is San Diego or Wareham Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Wareham is safer than San Diego (Safety Score 61/100 vs 38/100), with a total crime rate of 1,377 per 100,000 versus 2,082 for San Diego — 34% lower. San Diego has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wareham has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 58.8x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than San Diego, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | San Diego | Wareham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,082.4 | 1,376.6 | +705.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 412.4 | 292.3 | +120.1 |
| Murder Rate | 2.5 | 0.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 21.4 | 21.2 | +0.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.4 | 0.0 | +77.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 310.9 | 271.1 | +39.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,670.0 | 1,084.3 | +585.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 187.4 | 173.7 | +13.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,087.1 | 826.0 | +261.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 395.5 | 84.7 | +310.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from San Diego, CA to Wareham, MA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Diego or Wareham safer?
Wareham is safer with a total crime rate of 1,377 per 100K vs 2,082 for San Diego — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
San Diego has a violent crime rate of 412.4 per 100K while Wareham has 292.3. Wareham has lower violent crime.
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.
About Wareham, MA
Wareham, "Gateway to Cape Cod," is a coastal town spanning Buzzards Bay. Once a major cranberry producer, it's home to over 23,000 residents, many working in retail and tourism. With a safety score of 61/100 and a population coverage of 23,609, Wareham has a total crime rate of 1,376.6 per 100,000 residents.