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

Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) scores 78/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 428 reported incidents (1.9 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in August (through Aug 21). Reported activity is down 7% compared to July (461 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

130

reported incidents

August

428

through Aug 21 — ongoing

vs July

461 prior period

City Rank

19/21

3.5% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Assault violent	104	21%
Theft	103	10%
Other	77	21%
Vandalism	60	36%
Vehicle Theft	38	28%
Robbery violent	20	33%

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

Reported incident activity in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) is down 7% compared to July (461 incidents then vs 428 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	258
Jun 2026	272
Jul 2026	461
Aug 2026	428 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — August

Central (Downtown LA) 23,915 incidents 77th Street 20,686 incidents North Hollywood 20,306 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 20,160 incidents Hollywood 18,688 incidents Southwest 18,632 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 21, 2026 11:00 PM	Assault violent	2200 N Eastern Ave
Aug 21, 2026 10:40 PM	Assault violent	200 N Breed St
Aug 21, 2026 10:05 PM	Assault violent	5000 Navarro St
Aug 21, 2026 7:20 PM	Assault violent	1800 Darwin Ave
Aug 21, 2026 6:00 PM	Assault violent	3300 W Eastern Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 428 incidents have been reported in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) in August (through Aug 21). This is down 7% vs prior month. Note: August 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 August, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights), with 104 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for August, Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) is below the city average of 817 incidents per neighborhood per month. Hollenbeck (Boyle Heights) ranks #19 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 August to July: 428 incidents recorded so far in August vs 461 for all of July (down 7% vs prior month). August 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 7% 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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