Japantown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Japantown 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 $1.12M (-14.4% vs area average), median household income of $119K (-23.1% vs area average), population density of 36,248 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.45% (-0.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Japantown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Japantown 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.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #104 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
60
Total Incidents
5.0
Monthly Average
#104 / 116
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Japantown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (7 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 22:00 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 Japantown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 9 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 40% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Japantown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Japantown is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 45% of all incidents (27 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 8.3% (5 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
36,247.62
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 116 neighborhoods
+55.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #72 of 116 neighborhoods
-0.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,117,575
average estimate
Ranks #79 of 114 neighborhoods
-14.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$118,794.39
average estimate
Ranks #95 of 116 neighborhoods
-23.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.