Sunset/Parkside Safety Report
DISTRICT • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Sunset/Parkside has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 41 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $1.17M (-10.4% vs area average), median household income of $146K (-1.3% vs area average), population density of 18,257 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.92% (+4.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Sunset/Parkside
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Sunset/Parkside in San Francisco, CA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most districts in the region. This area ranks #10 out of 41 districts analyzed.
197
Total Incidents
16.4
Monthly Average
#10 / 41
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Sunset/Parkside show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (19 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 16:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Sunset/Parkside reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 25 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 9 incidents. On average, this district in San Francisco experiences approximately 16 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 26% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Sunset/Parkside tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Sunset/Parkside is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 45.7% of all incidents (90 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 13.7% (27 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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
18,256.91
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #29 of 41 districts
-26.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #9 of 41 districts
+4.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,165,960.69
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 40 districts
-10.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$145,527.63
average estimate
Ranks #20 of 41 districts
-1.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this district. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.