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

Mission (Sylmar) scores 86/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 346 reported incidents (1.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Mission (Sylmar) in October (through Oct 16). Reported activity is down 52% compared to September (728 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

151

reported incidents

October

346

through Oct 16 — ongoing

vs September

53%

728 prior period

City Rank

12/21

4.3% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Assault violent	106	53%
Theft	91	48%
Other	81	48%
Vandalism	32	58%
Vehicle Theft	15	69%
Burglary	12	54%

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

Reported incident activity in Mission (Sylmar) is down 53% compared to September (728 incidents then vs 346 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Mission (Sylmar) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	755
Sep 2026	728
Oct 2026	346 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

Central (Downtown LA) 26,674 incidents 77th Street 22,422 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 22,071 incidents North Hollywood 21,810 incidents Southwest 20,469 incidents Newton (South LA) 20,369 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM	Assault violent	14600 Roscoe Blvd
Oct 16, 2026 7:15 PM	Assault violent	14000 Rabbit Rd
Oct 16, 2026 5:30 PM	Assault violent	11100 N Sepulveda Blvd
Oct 16, 2026 3:00 PM	Assault violent	Sayre St & Gladstone Ave
Oct 16, 2026 8:00 AM	Assault violent	14500 Blythe St

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 346 incidents have been reported in Mission (Sylmar) in October (through Oct 16). This is down 52% vs prior month. Note: October data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in October, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Mission (Sylmar), with 106 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, Mission (Sylmar) is below the city average of 778 incidents per neighborhood per month. Mission (Sylmar) ranks #12 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 October to September: 346 incidents recorded so far in October vs 728 for all of September (down 52% vs prior month). October 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 52% 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: Oct. 29, 2026.

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