Every year, hundreds of adults and children are reported missing in San Diego County. While a majority are often located, some remain missing to this day. The figures below represent missing person reports for the year 2020, broken down by the police department that received the report.
| DEPARTMENT | MISSING ADULTS 2020 OPEN | MISSING ADULTS 2020 CLOSED | MISSING CHILDREN OPEN 2020 | MISSING CHILDREN 2020 CLOSED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Police | Unspecified | 205 missing adults reported in 2020 | Unspecified | 144 missing children reported in 2020 |
| Carlsbad Police | 51 | 15 | 7 | 28 |
| El Cajon Police | 3 | 190 | 2 | 92 |
| La Mesa Police | 0 | 83 | 0 | 39 |
| Escondido Police | 1 | 170 | 1 | 241 |
| San Diego Police | 20 | 1,080 | 100 | 800 |
