Russian Hill rises between North Beach and the Marina, famous for the crooked block of Lombard Street, hidden stairway streets, and Polk Street's commercial life.
Over the 90 days ending June 2026, the SFPD recorded 262 crime incidents in Russian Hill, about 14% fewer than the previous 90 days. The most common were larceny theft and malicious mischief.
Key landmarks: Lombard Street (crooked) · Polk Street · Macondray Lane · San Francisco Art Institute (former)