Western Addition Safety Report
DISTRICT • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Western Addition has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 41 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $865K (-33.6% vs area average), median household income of $134K (-9.1% vs area average), population density of 40,153 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.19% (-3.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Western Addition
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Western Addition in San Francisco, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for districts in the region. This area ranks #36 out of 41 districts analyzed.
363
Total Incidents
30.3
Monthly Average
#36 / 41
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Western Addition show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (34 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 Western Addition reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 40 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 20 incidents. On average, this district in San Francisco experiences approximately 30 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Western Addition tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Western Addition is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 35.5% of all incidents (129 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 13.8% (50 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% 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
40,152.68
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #5 of 41 districts
+62.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #31 of 41 districts
-3.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$864,978.34
average estimate
Ranks #37 of 40 districts
-33.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$134,037.86
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 41 districts
-9.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this district. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.