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

Central (Downtown LA) scores 35/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — average for Los Angeles. 577 reported incidents (12.8 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Central (Downtown LA) in June (through Jun 27). Reported activity is down 14% compared to May (675 incidents). June data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

132

reported incidents

June

577

through Jun 27 — ongoing

vs May

15%

675 prior period

City Rank

1/21

7.9% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — June

Type	June	Trend
Assault violent	222	→ flat
Theft	134	34%
Other	120	11%
Vandalism	46	25%
Vehicle Theft	24	20%
Robbery violent	18	20%

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

Reported incident activity in Central (Downtown LA) is down 15% compared to May (675 incidents then vs 577 now for June).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Central (Downtown LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Jun 2025	816
Jul 2025	729
Aug 2025	753
Sep 2025	760
Oct 2025	827
Nov 2025	889
Dec 2025	666
Jan 2026	864
Feb 2026	755
Mar 2026	679
Apr 2026	769
May 2026	675
Jun 2026	577 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — June

77th Street 19,220 incidents North Hollywood 18,878 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 18,614 incidents Hollywood 17,190 incidents Newton (South LA) 17,121 incidents Southwest 17,086 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — June

Date & Time	Type	Location
Jun 27, 2026 11:00 PM	Assault violent	500 N Figueroa St
Jun 27, 2026 9:45 PM	Assault violent	N Los Angeles St & Arcadia St
Jun 27, 2026 2:20 PM	Assault violent	600 S Santa Fe Ave
Jun 27, 2026 12:30 PM	Assault violent	E 6th St & S Main St
Jun 27, 2026 11:00 AM	Assault violent	E Temple St & N Alameda St

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 577 incidents have been reported in Central (Downtown LA) in June (through Jun 27). This is down 14% vs prior month. Note: June 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 June, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Central (Downtown LA), with 222 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for June, Central (Downtown LA) is above the city average of 397 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 June to May: 577 incidents recorded so far in June vs 675 for all of May (down 14% vs prior month). June 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 14% 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: July 18, 2026.

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