Polk Gulch Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Polk Gulch has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 116 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.43M (+9.8% vs area average), median household income of $127K (-18.0% vs area average), population density of 56,515 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.65% (-7.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Polk Gulch
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Polk Gulch in San Francisco, CA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #100 out of 116 neighborhoods analyzed.
44
Total Incidents
3.7
Monthly Average
#100 / 116
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Polk Gulch show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (6 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 17:00 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 Polk Gulch reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 6 incidents, while 2025-04 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in San Francisco experiences approximately 4 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 93% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Polk Gulch tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Polk Gulch is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 50% of all incidents (22 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Intimidation | Terrorist Threats at 11.4% (5 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
56,515.13
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 116 neighborhoods
+142.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #102 of 116 neighborhoods
-7.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,433,553.85
average estimate
Ranks #44 of 114 neighborhoods
+9.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$126,644.72
average estimate
Ranks #86 of 116 neighborhoods
-18.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.