Crime Rate in San Francisco, California (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for San Francisco based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →San Francisco has a violent crime rate of 596.5 per 100,000 residents, 66% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in San Francisco is 4.4 per 100K, with 35 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 16.0% compared to the previous year.
- →San Francisco's violent crime rate is above the California state average of 486.0/100K.
802,856
Population
596.5
Violent Rate
4.4
Murder Rate
3929.1
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in San Francisco decreased by -16.0% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in San Francisco by type:
0.7%
Murder
5.8%
Rape
44.8%
Robbery
48.6%
Assault
How San Francisco Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 802,856 | 596.5 | 4.4 | 3929.1 |
| 2023 | 782,846 | 710.2 | 6.6 | 5712.5 |
| 2022 | 764,693 | 696.1 | 7.2 | 6245.5 |
| 2020 | 881,514 | 544.1 | 5.5 | 4394.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a violent crime rate of 596.5 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3929.1 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is San Francisco safe?
San Francisco receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 92th percentile for safety.
How does San Francisco compare to the national average?
San Francisco's violent crime rate of 596.5/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.