Inner Sunset Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Inner Sunset has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 116 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $1.24M (-5.1% vs area average), median household income of $145K (-6.4% vs area average), population density of 29,020 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.75% (+3.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Inner Sunset
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Inner Sunset 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 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #49 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
28
Total Incidents
2.3
Monthly Average
#49 / 116
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Inner Sunset show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 18:00 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 Inner Sunset reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 5 incidents, while 2025-05 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 33% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Inner Sunset tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Inner Sunset is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 50% of all incidents (14 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault | Assault, Aggravated, W/ Other Weapon at 10.7% (3 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
29,019.58
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #27 of 116 neighborhoods
+24.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #38 of 116 neighborhoods
+3.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,238,400.85
average estimate
Ranks #64 of 114 neighborhoods
-5.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$144,537.71
average estimate
Ranks #67 of 116 neighborhoods
-6.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.