Is it okay to walk in Financial District, San Francisco?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Low for San Francisco
Reported crime around the center of Financial District is higher than in 54% of areas in San Francisco, taking into account how many people are usually around. 656 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Financial District.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | higher than in 61% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 54% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 83% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Moderate | higher than in 74% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 91% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Moderate, higher than in 73% of areas.
Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 169 (26%)
- Shoplifting: 81 (12%)
- Simple assault: 79 (12%)
- Vandalism: 72 (11%)
- Burglary: 71 (11%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 24% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around Financial District
The areas right next to it range from low to high.
- Portsmouth Square Low
- Chinatown Low
- Telegraph Hill Low
- Union Square High
- Rincon Hill Low
- North Beach Moderate
- South of Market High
- Nob Hill Moderate
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within San Francisco. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: San Francisco Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.