Bernal Heights Safety Report
DISTRICT • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Bernal Heights has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 41 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.24M (-4.5% vs area average), median household income of $163K (+10.5% vs area average), population density of 21,801 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.38% (+3.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bernal Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bernal Heights in San Francisco, CA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This district was compared against 41 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this district in San Francisco, CA.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for districts in the region. This area ranks #29 out of 41 districts analyzed.
220
Total Incidents
18.3
Monthly Average
#29 / 41
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bernal Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (18 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in San Francisco, CA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Bernal Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 25 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this district in San Francisco experiences approximately 18 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Bernal Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bernal Heights is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 46.4% of all incidents (102 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault | Assault, Aggravated, W/ Other Weapon at 9.1% (20 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in San Francisco, CA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
21,800.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 41 districts
-11.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #15 of 41 districts
+3.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,242,905.59
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 40 districts
-4.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$163,003.27
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 41 districts
+10.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this district. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.