Is Hollywood Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Hollywood scores 88/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 280 reported incidents (1.3 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Hollywood in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 61% compared to July (716 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

237

reported incidents

August

280

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

61%

716 prior period

City Rank

3/21

5.6% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Other	93	42%
Assault violent	70	65%
Theft	70	67%
Vandalism	18	72%
Vehicle Theft	13	61%
Robbery violent	8	72%

Is crime in Hollywood going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Hollywood is down 61% compared to July (716 incidents then vs 280 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Hollywood — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	767
Sep 2025	756
Oct 2025	744
Nov 2025	703
Dec 2025	650
Jan 2026	708
Feb 2026	626
Mar 2026	520
Apr 2026	655
May 2026	506
Jun 2026	606
Jul 2026	716
Aug 2026	280 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — August

Central (Downtown LA) 23,209 incidents 77th Street 20,338 incidents North Hollywood 19,953 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 19,787 incidents Newton (South LA) 18,226 incidents Southwest 18,185 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 8, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	1400 Tamarind Ave
Aug 8, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	700 Wilcox Ave
Aug 8, 2026 8:40 PM	Assault violent	5500 Lexington Ave
Aug 8, 2026 4:40 PM	Assault violent	5700 Camerford Ave
Aug 8, 2026 4:00 PM	Assault violent	1700 N Hudson Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Hollywood in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 280 incidents have been reported in Hollywood in August (through Aug 8). This is down 61% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Hollywood?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Other is the most frequently recorded incident type in Hollywood, with 93 reported incidents.

Is Hollywood safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, Hollywood is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Hollywood ranks #3 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 Hollywood?

Comparing August to July: 280 incidents recorded so far in August vs 716 for all of July (down 61% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Hollywood safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, other is the most frequently reported incident type in Hollywood. The current trend shows down 61% 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. 1, 2026.

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