San Francisco neighborhood

Crime in Bernal Heights

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.

1,340Reported incidents

28,570Residents

$110,481Median income

At a glance

Bernal Heights crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

268

Violent incidents

754

Property incidents

Motor Vehicle Theft

Most common offense

Map

Bernal Heights crime map

Reported crime density across and around Bernal Heights.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Bernal Heights

Motor Vehicle Theft179

Assault173

Retail Theft155

Other139

Theft134

Vandalism121

Burglary101

Theft from Vehicle80

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Bernal Heights

WeaponsDec 30, 2025
HOLLADAY AVE \ YORK ST, San Francisco, CA
Weapon, Deadly, Imitation or Laser Scope, Exhibiting ; Terrorist Threats
Motor Vehicle TheftDec 30, 2025
CRESCENT AVE \ PRENTISS ST, San Francisco, CA
License Plate, Stolen
VandalismDec 29, 2025
KINGSTON ST \ SAN JOSE AVE, San Francisco, CA
Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Property ; Trespassing
RobberyDec 29, 2025
MISSION ST \ VIRGINIA AVE, San Francisco, CA
Robbery, Chain Store, W/ Force ; Theft, Shoplifting, $50-$200 ; Conspiracy
VandalismDec 29, 2025
29TH ST \ TIFFANY AVE, San Francisco, CA
Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Property
AssaultDec 28, 2025
MISSION ST \ POWERS AVE, San Francisco, CA
Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing Peace Officer Duties ; Assault, Aggravated, On Police Officer, W/ Force
Theft from VehicleDec 28, 2025
AZTEC ST \ COSO AVE \ WINFIELD ST, San Francisco, CA
Theft, From Locked Vehicle, >$950
VandalismDec 27, 2025
BRONTE ST \ TOMPKINS AVE, San Francisco, CA
Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Vehicle
VandalismDec 27, 2025
COLERIDGE ST \ VIRGINIA AVE, San Francisco, CA
Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Vehicle
Retail TheftDec 26, 2025
MISSION ST \ VIRGINIA AVE, San Francisco, CA
Theft, Shoplifting, $200-$950

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Bernal Heights

Outer MissionA-30,863 residents Haight-AshburyA-23,319 residents Eureka ValleyA-23,724 residents Twin PeaksA-7,797 residents

FAQ

Bernal Heights safety: common questions

Is Bernal Heights a safe neighborhood in San Francisco?

Bernal Heights has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of San Francisco. Our analysis counted 1,340 reported incidents in Bernal Heights, including 268 violent and 754 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Bernal Heights?

The most frequently reported offense in Bernal Heights is Motor Vehicle Theft.