North Beach is San Francisco's historic Italian neighborhood and the home of the Beat Generation, sandwiched between Chinatown, Telegraph Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf.
Over the 90 days ending June 2026, the SFPD recorded 285 crime incidents in North Beach, about 9% more than the previous 90 days. The most common were larceny theft and assault.
Key landmarks: Washington Square · City Lights Books · Coit Tower · Saints Peter and Paul Church