Is San Diego or Wood Dale Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Wood Dale is safer than San Diego (Safety Score 67/100 vs 38/100), with a total crime rate of 1,191 per 100,000 versus 2,082 for San Diego — 43% lower. San Diego has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wood Dale has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 101.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | San Diego | Wood Dale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,082.4 | 1,190.7 | +891.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 412.4 | 102.3 | +310.1 |
| Murder Rate | 2.5 | 0.0 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 21.4 | 43.8 | -22.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.4 | 7.3 | +70.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 310.9 | 51.1 | +259.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,670.0 | 1,088.5 | +581.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 187.4 | 226.5 | -39.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,087.1 | 774.3 | +312.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 395.5 | 87.7 | +307.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Diego or Wood Dale safer?
Wood Dale is safer with a total crime rate of 1,191 per 100K vs 2,082 for San Diego — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
San Diego has a violent crime rate of 412.4 per 100K while Wood Dale has 102.3. Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale, IL
Wood Dale, a suburb west of Chicago, is home to a significant industrial park and O'Hare International Airport's western perimeter. Historically, it was a farming community before post-WWII development. With a safety score of 67/100 and a population coverage of 13,689, Wood Dale has a total crime rate of 1,190.7 per 100,000 residents.