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

Mission (Sylmar) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 81 reported incidents (0.3 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Mission (Sylmar) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 72% compared to April (293 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

72%

293 prior period

City Rank

18/21

2.8% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Other	27	65%
Assault violent	23	78%
Theft	14	77%
Vandalism	9	44%
Robbery violent	3	75%
Weapons Offense violent	2	83%

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

Reported incident activity in Mission (Sylmar) is down 72% compared to April (293 incidents then vs 81 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Mission (Sylmar) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	556
Jun 2025	503
Jul 2025	509
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	81 (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 Hollywood 16,488 incidents Southwest 16,413 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 10:30 PM	Assault violent	14600 Plummer St
May 15, 2026 8:20 PM	Assault violent	9200 Van Nuys Blvd
May 14, 2026 5:00 PM	Assault violent	9100 N Sepulveda Blvd
May 13, 2026 5:50 PM	Assault violent	12400 Ralston Ave
May 13, 2026 10:50 AM	Assault violent	14000 Foothill Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 81 incidents have been reported in Mission (Sylmar) in May (through May 16). This is down 72% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Other is the most frequently recorded incident type in Mission (Sylmar), with 27 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for May, Mission (Sylmar) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Mission (Sylmar) ranks #18 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 May to April: 81 incidents recorded so far in May vs 293 for all of April (down 72% vs prior month). May is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Mission (Sylmar) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, other is the most frequently reported incident type in Mission (Sylmar). The current trend shows down 72% 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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