Is Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) scores 89/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 142 reported incidents (0.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 52% compared to April (299 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

142

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

53%

299 prior period

City Rank

14/21

3.6% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	39	38%
Assault violent	30	60%
Other	25	64%
Vehicle Theft	21	25%
Vandalism	12	63%
Burglary	6	54%

Is crime in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) is down 53% compared to April (299 incidents then vs 142 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	563
Jun 2025	503
Jul 2025	538
Aug 2025	491
Sep 2025	414
Oct 2025	374
Nov 2025	372
Dec 2025	399
Jan 2026	407
Feb 2026	306
Mar 2026	266
Apr 2026	299
May 2026	142 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — May

Central (Downtown LA) 20,170 incidents 77th Street 18,504 incidents North Hollywood 18,227 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 17,931 incidents Hollywood 16,488 incidents Southwest 16,413 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 6:30 AM	Assault violent	S Lorena St & Whittier Blvd
May 16, 2026 1:36 AM	Assault violent	3000 Glenn Ave
May 14, 2026 12:45 AM	Assault violent	900 S Breed St
May 13, 2026 4:00 AM	Assault violent	3500 Whittier Blvd
May 11, 2026 4:30 PM	Assault violent	700 S Indiana St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in May?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 142 incidents have been reported in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in May (through May 16). This is down 52% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights)?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights), with 39 reported incidents.

Is Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for May, Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) ranks #14 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 Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights)?

Comparing May to April: 142 incidents recorded so far in May vs 299 for all of April (down 52% vs prior month). May is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights). The current trend shows down 52% 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: June 3, 2026.

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