San Francisco neighborhood

Crime in Chinatown

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

638Reported incidents

10,168Residents

$31,666Median income

At a glance

Chinatown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

152

Violent incidents

359

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Chinatown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Chinatown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Chinatown

Theft155

Assault104

Fraud63

Vandalism59

Other58

Theft from Vehicle50

Burglary42

Robbery28

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Chinatown

VandalismDec 31, 2025
JACKSON ST \ POWELL ST, San Francisco, CA
Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Property
FraudDec 30, 2025
BROADWAY \ ROMOLO ST, San Francisco, CA
Access Card, incl. Credit, Phone, ATM, Fraudulent Use of ; Theft, Pickpocket, $200-$950
TheftDec 30, 2025
DASHIELL HAMMETT ST \ PINE ST, San Francisco, CA
Theft, From Building, $200-$950
TheftDec 30, 2025
DASHIELL HAMMETT ST \ PINE ST, San Francisco, CA
Theft, From Building, $200-$950
Drug OffenseDec 30, 2025
CLAY ST \ WAVERLY PL, San Francisco, CA
Lodging Without Permission ; Narcotics Paraphernalia, Possession of
OtherDec 29, 2025
CORDELIA ST \ PACIFIC AVE, San Francisco, CA
Lodging Without Permission
ArrestDec 29, 2025
GRANT AVE \ WASHINGTON ST, San Francisco, CA
Warrant Arrest, Local SF Warrant
OtherDec 29, 2025
CLAY ST \ WAVERLY PL, San Francisco, CA
Lodging Without Permission
AssaultDec 28, 2025
STARK ST \ STOCKTON ST, San Francisco, CA
Assault, Aggravated, W/ Force ; Terrorist Threats ; Theft, From Person, $50-$200 (other than Pickpocket)
Retail TheftDec 28, 2025
BROADWAY \ STOCKTON ST, San Francisco, CA
Theft, Shoplifting, <$50

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Chinatown

Treasure IslandC-56 residents Downtown / Civic CenterC-46,662 residents

FAQ

Chinatown safety: common questions

Is Chinatown a safe neighborhood in San Francisco?

Chinatown has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of San Francisco. Our analysis counted 638 reported incidents in Chinatown, including 152 violent and 359 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Chinatown?

The most frequently reported offense in Chinatown is Theft.