Hayes Valley is a small, design-forward neighborhood between the Civic Center and Alamo Square, anchored by Patricia's Green park and a Hayes Street commercial strip of boutiques, restaurants, and the SF Symphony / Opera nearby.
Over the 90 days ending June 2026, the SFPD recorded 455 crime incidents in Hayes Valley, roughly flat versus the previous 90 days. The most common were larceny theft and drug.
Key landmarks: Patricia's Green · Hayes Street shopping · Alamo Square Painted Ladies · SF Jazz Center