Bret Harte 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 $783K (-40.0% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-43.5% vs area average), population density of 12,251 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.19% (+5.8% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bret Harte 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 #88 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
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Total Incidents
6.7
Monthly Average
#88 / 116
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Bret Harte show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (10 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 crime data for Bret Harte reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 11 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 7 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 18% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Bret Harte tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Bret Harte is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 25% of all incidents (20 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 22.5% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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.
12,250.51
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #88 of 116 neighborhoods
-47.4% vs area average
95.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #19 of 116 neighborhoods
+5.8% vs area average
$783,203.53
average estimate
Ranks #112 of 114 neighborhoods
-40.0% vs area average
$87,214.24
average estimate
Ranks #106 of 116 neighborhoods
-43.5% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.