Is Central (Downtown LA) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Central (Downtown LA) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 108 reported incidents (2.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Central (Downtown LA) in October (through Oct 3). Reported activity is down 93% compared to September (1505 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

328

reported incidents

October

108

through Oct 3 — ongoing

vs September

93%

1,505 prior period

City Rank

1/21

9.0% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Assault violent	38	90%
Other	28	93%
Theft	27	93%
Vandalism	4	97%
Weapons Offense violent	3	80%
Vehicle Theft	3	96%

Is crime in Central (Downtown LA) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Central (Downtown LA) is down 93% compared to September (1505 incidents then vs 108 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Central (Downtown LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Oct 2025	827
Nov 2025	889
Dec 2025	666
Jan 2026	864
Feb 2026	755
Mar 2026	679
Apr 2026	769
May 2026	674
Jun 2026	804
Jul 2026	1465
Aug 2026	1615
Sep 2026	1505
Oct 2026	108 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

77th Street 22,015 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 21,593 incidents North Hollywood 21,482 incidents Southwest 20,060 incidents Hollywood 19,967 incidents Newton (South LA) 19,953 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 2, 2026 10:45 PM	Assault violent	1400 S Grand Ave
Oct 2, 2026 10:05 PM	Assault violent	500 N Figueroa St
Oct 2, 2026 9:45 PM	Assault violent	400 E Commercial St
Oct 2, 2026 9:40 PM	Assault violent	500 N Alameda St
Oct 2, 2026 9:15 PM	Assault violent	100 E 6th St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Central (Downtown LA) in October?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 108 incidents have been reported in Central (Downtown LA) in October (through Oct 3). This is down 93% vs prior month. Note: October data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Central (Downtown LA)?

Based on incidents reported so far in October, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Central (Downtown LA), with 38 reported incidents.

Is Central (Downtown LA) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for October, Central (Downtown LA) is below the city average of 811 incidents per neighborhood per month. Central (Downtown LA) ranks #1 out of 21 neighborhoods by reported incident volume. This comparison is based on reported crimes only and does not account for under-reporting or population differences between neighborhoods.

Is crime increasing or decreasing in Central (Downtown LA)?

Comparing October to September: 108 incidents recorded so far in October vs 1505 for all of September (down 93% vs prior month). October is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Central (Downtown LA) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in Central (Downtown LA). The current trend shows down 93% vs prior month, which may indicate improving conditions. As with any urban area, situational awareness is advisable at night. This data covers reported incidents only and does not account for unreported crime.

Data & Methodology

Data source: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) crime records, sourced from the LA City Open Data Portal. Covers reported incidents from 2020 to present, updated regularly. Only active, non-duplicate records are counted.

Neighborhood boundaries correspond to LAPD patrol divisions, not city-defined neighborhood boundaries. An incident is assigned to a division based on the reporting area recorded in the original data.

Limitations: Reported incident counts reflect only crimes that were reported to and recorded by LAPD. Under-reporting means actual incident rates may be higher. Data may have delays of several days to weeks depending on the source dataset. A reported incident does not imply guilt or conviction.

Last database update: Oct. 26, 2026.

Is Central (Downtown LA)Safe?