Is Hollywood Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Hollywood scores 74/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — below average for Los Angeles. 260 reported incidents (1.2 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Hollywood in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 60% compared to April (655 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

260

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

60%

655 prior period

City Rank

2/21

7.1% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	87	63%
Assault violent	68	59%
Other	41	64%
Vandalism	25	55%
Vehicle Theft	23	40%
Burglary	13	48%

Is crime in Hollywood going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Hollywood is down 60% compared to April (655 incidents then vs 260 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Hollywood — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	804
Jun 2025	730
Jul 2025	817
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	260 (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 Southwest 16,413 incidents Newton (South LA) 16,400 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 8:45 PM	Assault violent	5500 Harold Way
May 16, 2026 5:20 PM	Assault violent	1600 N Cahuenga Blvd
May 16, 2026 4:30 PM	Assault violent	1100 N Mccadden Pl
May 16, 2026 4:30 PM	Assault violent	5400 Sierra Vista Ave
May 16, 2026 11:00 AM	Assault violent	5900 Hollywood Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Hollywood in May?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 260 incidents have been reported in Hollywood in May (through May 16). This is down 60% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Hollywood?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Hollywood, with 87 reported incidents.

Is Hollywood safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for May, Hollywood is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Hollywood ranks #2 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 May to April: 260 incidents recorded so far in May vs 655 for all of April (down 60% vs prior month). May is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Hollywood safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Hollywood. The current trend shows down 60% 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 1, 2026.

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