2026 Top Cities by Safety Score in San Francisco County
2026 Top Cities by Safety Score in:
Explore the neighborhoods with the lowest crime in San Francisco, based on available data. This list points to neighborhoods where safety and security take priority.
San Francisco County's highest safety score is 3.8 out of 5, in San Francisco. No ranked city in San Francisco County scores 4 out of 5 or higher for safety.
School : 3.3/5
Safety : 3.8/5
Amenities : 3.3/5
Price : $1,652,370
Appreciation : 9.21 % (2)
Value: $38k Overvalued (2)
Keywords: Iconic hillside cityscape, Golden Gate Park, Distinct neighborhoods
San Francisco is one of the most distinctive cities in the country, defined as much by its geography as by its culture. Built across a series of steep hills and ... See Full Page
School : 3.3/5
Safety : 3.8/5
Amenities : 3.3/5
Price : $1,652,370
Appreciation : 9.21 % (2)
Value: $38k Overvalued (2)
San Francisco neighborhoods ranked by safety
Keywords: Iconic hillside cityscape, Golden Gate Park, Distinct neighborhoods
San Francisco is one of the most distinctive cities in the country, defined as much by its geography as by its culture. Built across a series of steep hills and surrounded by water on three sides, the city offers dramatic views in almost every direction. Neighborhoods change quickly from block to bl ... See Full Page
Scores updated October 2026
San Francisco County safety: your questions, answered
What are the safest cities in San Francisco County?
By Houseberry's safety score, the top-ranked cities in San Francisco County are San Francisco (3.8 out of 5), out of 1 ranked.
Which cities in San Francisco County have safety scores of 4 out of 5 or higher?
Of the 1 city in San Francisco County with a safety score, none scores 4 out of 5 or higher for safety.
Which cities in San Francisco County rank highly for both safety and overall?
No ranked city in San Francisco County scores 4 out of 5 or higher both for safety and overall.
Which city in San Francisco County has the highest overall score?
San Francisco has the highest overall score of the ranked cities in San Francisco County, at 3.4 out of 5.
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