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

Central (Downtown LA) scores 39/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — average for Los Angeles. 1126 reported incidents (25.0 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Central (Downtown LA) in August (through Aug 21). Reported activity is down 23% compared to July (1465 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

361

reported incidents

August

1,126

through Aug 21 — ongoing

vs July

23%

1,465 prior period

City Rank

1/21

9.5% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Theft	325	15%
Assault violent	284	19%
Other	275	32%
Vandalism	109	24%
Vehicle Theft	53	22%
Robbery violent	47	28%

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

Reported incident activity in Central (Downtown LA) is down 23% compared to July (1465 incidents then vs 1126 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Central (Downtown LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	674
Jun 2026	804
Jul 2026	1465
Aug 2026	1126 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — August

77th Street 20,686 incidents North Hollywood 20,306 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 20,160 incidents Hollywood 18,688 incidents Southwest 18,632 incidents Newton (South LA) 18,579 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 21, 2026 11:15 PM	Assault violent	400 E Commercial St
Aug 21, 2026 10:25 PM	Assault violent	7th St & Towne Ave
Aug 21, 2026 6:45 PM	Assault violent	1300 S Figueroa St
Aug 21, 2026 6:40 PM	Assault violent	E 16th St & Maple Ave
Aug 21, 2026 5:00 PM	Assault violent	800 N Alameda St

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 1126 incidents have been reported in Central (Downtown LA) in August (through Aug 21). This is down 23% vs prior month. Note: August 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 August, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Central (Downtown LA), with 325 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for August, Central (Downtown LA) is above the city average of 817 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 August to July: 1126 incidents recorded so far in August vs 1465 for all of July (down 23% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Central (Downtown LA) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Central (Downtown LA). The current trend shows down 23% 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: Sept. 2, 2026.

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