Crime & Safety in San Francisco, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

San Francisco has a violent crime rate of 597 per 100,000 residents, 57% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 290.1 per 100,000, robbery at 267.2, rape at 34.9. The murder rate is 4.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,962 per 100,000, 102% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,619, burglary at 637, vehicle theft at 673 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 41 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, San Francisco receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: San Francisco vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent596.5/100K
57% above US avg
Murder4.4/100K
31% below US avg
Rape34.9/100K
Robbery267.2/100K
Assault290.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,962.2/100K
102% above US avg
Burglary637.5/100K
Theft2,618.9/100K
Vehicle Theft672.7/100K
Arson33.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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