San Francisco sees lowest crime rates since the 1950s, with significant drops in homicides and other major crimes.

San Francisco reports a 25.4% decrease in crime in 2025, but the Southern District sees a property crime rise.

An armed woman walking along San Francisco’s Embarcadero prompted a police response Monday afternoon, authorities said.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era for the San Francisco Police Department and our city. Derrick Lew has been shaped by this city, earning his stripes on the street and earning trust in ...

"As we begin the year ahead, we’re not slowing down," San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said. "We’ll keep building on this ...

• San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Deputy Chief Derrick Lew as the city’s next police chief, with Lew set to take over Dec. 22. • Lew, a 20-year department veteran, said he will prioritize ...

A crackdown on illegal drug activity in San Francisco has led to more than 300 arrests in two weeks, as the city's police chief pledged enforcement operations would continue. In a statement Thursday, ...

A person was rescued from the frigid San Francisco Bay water near the Embarcadero this morning. Rescuers with the San ...

A 46-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco after witnesses reported seeing him assault a dog in the city's Mission Bay ...