The Western Addition runs from the Fillmore north toward Pacific Heights, historically the heart of Black San Francisco and the city's jazz scene, now centered on the Fillmore Jazz District and Alamo Square.
Over the 90 days ending June 2026, the SFPD recorded 602 crime incidents in Western Addition, about 16% more than the previous 90 days. The most common were larceny theft and assault.
Key landmarks: Alamo Square · Fillmore Jazz District · Japan Center (north edge) · Hamilton Recreation Center