Thursday, June 11, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
San Francisco Crime Data

San Francisco, California

San Francisco Crime Map & Safety Report

An independent, data-forward examination of crime and safety across San Francisco, compiled from San Francisco Police Department incident reports and Census figures.

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3,557,980Residents
102Crime index (100 = U.S. avg)
85thPercentile vs. U.S. cities

At a glance

Your real-world odds in San Francisco

Estimated annual chance of being affected, calibrated against national benchmark rates.

1 in 184
Violent crime odds / year
43% above the national average
1 in 32
Property crime odds / year
68% above the national average
2% above the national average
Overall crime vs. national
62,011
Incidents analyzed
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Crime map

Where crime happens in San Francisco

Warmer blocks report more crime relative to the rest of the city.

Reported San Francisco Police Department incidents, shaded by intensity. Open the full map for a larger view.
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Latest reports

Recent crime in San Francisco

The newest reported incidents across the city.

  • Arrest

    08TH ST \ MINNA ST, San Francisco, CA

    Warrant Arrest, Enroute To Outside Jurisdiction

  • Assault

    HYDE ST \ SUTTER ST, San Francisco, CA

    Battery

  • Arrest

    CHARLES J BRENHAM PL \ MCALLISTER ST, San Francisco, CA

    Warrant Arrest, Enroute To Outside Jurisdiction ; Narcotics Paraphernalia, Possession of ; Drugs, Under Influence in a Public Place

  • Theft

    POLK ST \ WASHINGTON ST, San Francisco, CA

    Theft, Other Property, $50-$200

  • Vandalism

    JACKSON ST \ POWELL ST, San Francisco, CA

    Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Property

  • Theft

    11TH AVE \ LINCOLN WAY, San Francisco, CA

    Theft, Other Property, >$950

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Neighborhoods

Safest & highest-crime San Francisco areas

Every neighborhood graded A to F. Tap one for its own map and recent incidents.

Safest neighborhoods

Glen ParkA6,837 residentsCrocker AmazonA12,995 residentsWest of Twin PeaksA22,608 residentsPresidio HeightsA8,812 residents

Highest-crime neighborhoods

ChinatownD10,168 residentsDowntown / Civic CenterC-46,662 residentsFinancial DistrictC8,329 residentsNob HillC+24,082 residents

Trend

Reported crime over the past year

Jan: 5,466Feb: 5,081Mar: 5,356Apr: 5,006May: 5,383Jun: 4,916Jul: 5,135Aug: 5,399Sep: 5,105Oct: 5,239Nov: 5,035Dec: 4,890
JanLatest month down 3.9% vs. prior monthDec

Explore

Dig into the data

Explore San Francisco crime and safety in detail:

San Francisco Crime Map InteractiveSee where crime concentrates block by block.San Francisco Crime Rate StatisticsViolent & property rates vs. the U.S. average.Crime by Type BreakdownTheft, vehicle theft, assault, robbery & more.Neighborhood Rankings A–F gradesSafest and highest-crime San Francisco neighborhoods.

Overview

Understanding crime in San Francisco

San Francisco packs enormous variety into a compact 47 square miles, and safety can change within a few blocks. Quiet, high-value residential districts like Sea Cliff, St. Francis Wood, and West Portal stand in stark relief to the heavy reported activity around the Tenderloin, parts of SoMa, and stretches of the Mission.

What sets the city apart is the dominance of property crime — particularly theft from vehicles. We bring SFPD reports together with population data, assign each neighborhood and ZIP a letter grade on an A-to-F scale, and recast report counts as the realistic likelihood of being affected over a year.

About this data: Data here is sourced from San Francisco Police Department open incident reports and U.S. Census Bureau demographics, then adjusted for population so neighborhoods of varying size can be weighed against one another.

FAQ

San Francisco crime: common questions

Is San Francisco a safe city to live in?

San Francisco's crime story is dominated by property crime, especially theft from vehicles, which runs well above national norms. Violent crime is closer to the level of other large cities and tends to concentrate in central neighborhoods. Safety varies sharply by district, so where you live makes a substantial difference.

What are the safest neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Sea Cliff, St. Francis Wood, West Portal, Forest Hill, and the Outer Sunset are among the safest. These western and residential districts have low commercial through-traffic and consistently report fewer incidents.

Which areas of San Francisco have the most crime?

The Tenderloin, parts of SoMa, the Mission, and the downtown and Union Square area report the most. These central neighborhoods combine dense pedestrian traffic, nightlife, and tourism, which drive higher incident counts.

Why are car break-ins such a big problem in San Francisco?

Theft from vehicles, often smash-and-grab break-ins, is San Francisco's signature property crime and has drawn national attention. Tourist destinations and busy parking areas are common hotspots, and leaving any visible belongings in a parked car is a significant risk.

Where does this San Francisco crime data come from?

The figures are compiled from San Francisco Police Department open incident reports combined with U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. We adjust for population so neighborhoods of different sizes can be compared on equal terms.