Bayview has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 116 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $798K (-38.9% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-43.6% vs area average), population density of 14,376 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.51% (+1.7% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bayview in San Francisco, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This neighborhood was compared against 116 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 neighborhood in San Francisco, CA.
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #91 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
275
Total Incidents
22.9
Monthly Average
#91 / 116
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Bayview show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (24 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 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 crime data for Bayview reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 33 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 17 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Bayview tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Bayview is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 30.9% of all incidents (85 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 20% (55 cases). The top three categories combined represent 59% 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.
14,375.63
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #76 of 116 neighborhoods
-38.3% vs area average
91.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #50 of 116 neighborhoods
+1.7% vs area average
$797,932.11
average estimate
Ranks #109 of 114 neighborhoods
-38.9% vs area average
$87,056.03
average estimate
Ranks #107 of 116 neighborhoods
-43.6% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.