Lower Nob Hill Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Lower Nob Hill 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 $838K (-35.8% vs area average), median household income of $78K (-49.2% vs area average), population density of 80,278 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 79.22% (-12.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lower Nob Hill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lower Nob Hill 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #115 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
351
Total Incidents
29.3
Monthly Average
#115 / 116
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lower Nob Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (27 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 Lower Nob Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 47 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 15 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 29 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Lower Nob Hill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lower Nob Hill is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 38.7% of all incidents (136 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 13.4% (47 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
80,278.16
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 116 neighborhoods
+244.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
79.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #112 of 116 neighborhoods
-12.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$838,368
average estimate
Ranks #105 of 114 neighborhoods
-35.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$78,424.69
average estimate
Ranks #109 of 116 neighborhoods
-49.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.