Is Mission (Sylmar) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Mission (Sylmar) scores 94/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 191 reported incidents (0.7 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Mission (Sylmar) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 64% compared to July (533 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

163

reported incidents

August

191

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

64%

533 prior period

City Rank

13/21

4.1% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Assault violent	58	66%
Theft	47	67%
Other	46	63%
Vandalism	13	65%
Vehicle Theft	11	56%
Burglary	8	27%

Is crime in Mission (Sylmar) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Mission (Sylmar) is down 64% compared to July (533 incidents then vs 191 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Mission (Sylmar) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	576
Sep 2025	495
Oct 2025	414
Nov 2025	367
Dec 2025	413
Jan 2026	365
Feb 2026	321
Mar 2026	307
Apr 2026	293
May 2026	169
Jun 2026	291
Jul 2026	533
Aug 2026	191 (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 Hollywood 18,336 incidents Newton (South LA) 18,226 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 8, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	14900 Oswald St
Aug 8, 2026 7:20 PM	Assault violent	Woodman Ave & Chase St
Aug 8, 2026 1:00 PM	Assault violent	8800 N Sepulveda Blvd
Aug 8, 2026 11:00 AM	Assault violent	14500 Chamberlain St
Aug 8, 2026 8:15 AM	Assault violent	15800 Olden St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Mission (Sylmar) in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 191 incidents have been reported in Mission (Sylmar) in August (through Aug 8). This is down 64% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Mission (Sylmar)?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Mission (Sylmar), with 58 reported incidents.

Is Mission (Sylmar) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, Mission (Sylmar) is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Mission (Sylmar) ranks #13 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 Mission (Sylmar)?

Comparing August to July: 191 incidents recorded so far in August vs 533 for all of July (down 64% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Mission (Sylmar) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in Mission (Sylmar). The current trend shows down 64% 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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