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

Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) scores 87/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 323 reported incidents (1.5 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in October (through Oct 16). Reported activity is down 49% compared to September (638 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

132

reported incidents

October

323

through Oct 16 — ongoing

vs September

49%

638 prior period

City Rank

17/21

3.8% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Assault violent	105	42%
Other	76	44%
Theft	52	61%
Vehicle Theft	33	58%
Vandalism	31	53%
Burglary	10	17%

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

Reported incident activity in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) is down 49% compared to September (638 incidents then vs 323 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Oct 2025	374
Nov 2025	372
Dec 2025	399
Jan 2026	407
Feb 2026	306
Mar 2026	266
Apr 2026	299
May 2026	258
Jun 2026	272
Jul 2026	461
Aug 2026	628
Sep 2026	638
Oct 2026	323 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

Central (Downtown LA) 26,674 incidents 77th Street 22,422 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 22,071 incidents North Hollywood 21,810 incidents Southwest 20,469 incidents Newton (South LA) 20,369 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 16, 2026 10:50 PM	Assault violent	1800 Workman St
Oct 16, 2026 7:35 PM	Assault violent	500 Redfield Ave
Oct 16, 2026 7:35 PM	Assault violent	500 Redfield Ave
Oct 16, 2026 6:05 PM	Assault violent	2100 E 1st St
Oct 16, 2026 2:23 PM	Assault violent	3500 N Broadway

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 323 incidents have been reported in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in October (through Oct 16). This is down 49% vs prior month. Note: October 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 October, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights), with 105 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) is below the city average of 778 incidents per neighborhood per month. Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) ranks #17 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 October to September: 323 incidents recorded so far in October vs 638 for all of September (down 49% vs prior month). October is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights). The current trend shows down 49% 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: Nov. 7, 2026.

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