Nob Hill Safety Report
DISTRICT • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Nob Hill has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 41 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.15M (-11.6% vs area average), median household income of $106K (-27.8% vs area average), population density of 64,300 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 77.74% (-13.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Nob Hill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Nob Hill in San Francisco, CA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than 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 #37 out of 41 districts analyzed.
267
Total Incidents
22.3
Monthly Average
#37 / 41
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Nob Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 2:00 (22 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Nob Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 41 incidents, while 2025-05 saw the lowest activity at 16 incidents. On average, this district in San Francisco experiences approximately 22 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Nob Hill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Nob Hill is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 43.8% of all incidents (117 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 14.2% (38 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
64,300.12
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 41 districts
+160.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
77.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #41 of 41 districts
-13.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,150,731.03
average estimate
Ranks #27 of 40 districts
-11.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$106,472.19
average estimate
Ranks #33 of 41 districts
-27.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this district. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.