Potrero Hill Safety Report
DISTRICT • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Potrero Hill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 41 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.20M (-7.6% vs area average), median household income of $213K (+44.3% vs area average), population density of 14,882 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.96% (-0.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Potrero Hill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Potrero Hill 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 #17 out of 41 districts analyzed.
96
Total Incidents
8.0
Monthly Average
#17 / 41
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Potrero Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Potrero Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 11 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 3 incidents. On average, this district in San Francisco experiences approximately 8 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Potrero Hill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Potrero Hill is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 39.6% of all incidents (38 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 14.6% (14 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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
14,881.95
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #30 of 41 districts
-39.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #26 of 41 districts
-0.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,202,556.45
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 40 districts
-7.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$212,823.57
average estimate
Ranks #4 of 41 districts
+44.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this district. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.