Is it okay to walk in Parkmerced, San Francisco?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Low for San Francisco
Reported crime around the center of Parkmerced is higher than in 62% of areas in San Francisco, taking into account how many people are usually around. 159 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 Parkmerced.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | lower than in 56% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 73% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Moderate | higher than in 71% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Moderate | higher than in 74% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 70% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 52% of areas.
Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 52 (33%)
- Theft from vehicle: 25 (16%)
- Vandalism: 23 (14%)
- Vehicle theft: 20 (13%)
- Burglary: 13 (8%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 46% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around Parkmerced
The areas right next to it range from very low to moderate.
- Ingleside Terraces Low
- Balboa Terrace Moderate
- Ocean View Low
- Ingleside Very low
- Westwood Park Low
- Saint Francis Wood Low
- Outer Mission Low
- West Portal Low
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.