Bernal Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Bernal Heights has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 116 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.20M (-7.8% vs area average), median household income of $169K (+9.2% vs area average), population density of 22,668 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.5% (+1.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bernal Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bernal Heights 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 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.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #83 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
136
Total Incidents
11.3
Monthly Average
#83 / 116
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bernal Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (12 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 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 Bernal Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 17 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 11 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Bernal Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bernal Heights is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 47.1% of all incidents (64 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 10.3% (14 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
22,668.35
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #55 of 116 neighborhoods
-2.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #51 of 116 neighborhoods
+1.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,203,153.07
average estimate
Ranks #73 of 114 neighborhoods
-7.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$168,734.76
average estimate
Ranks #50 of 116 neighborhoods
+9.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.