Is Newton (South LA) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Newton (South LA) scores 90/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 258 reported incidents (1.5 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Newton (South LA) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 64% compared to July (721 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

219

reported incidents

August

258

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

64%

721 prior period

City Rank

8/21

5.2% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Assault violent	89	59%
Theft	46	69%
Other	40	55%
Vehicle Theft	31	62%
Vandalism	24	69%
Robbery violent	11	78%

Is crime in Newton (South LA) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Newton (South LA) is down 64% compared to July (721 incidents then vs 258 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Newton (South LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	806
Sep 2025	701
Oct 2025	767
Nov 2025	708
Dec 2025	747
Jan 2026	700
Feb 2026	608
Mar 2026	507
Apr 2026	576
May 2026	463
Jun 2026	621
Jul 2026	721
Aug 2026	258 (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 Southwest 18,185 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 8, 2026 11:30 PM	Assault violent	3400 S Central
Aug 8, 2026 11:30 PM	Assault violent	700 San Pedro
Aug 8, 2026 11:00 PM	Assault violent	100 W 43rd Pl
Aug 8, 2026 9:50 PM	Assault violent	200 E Washington Blvd
Aug 8, 2026 3:50 PM	Assault violent	700 E Washington Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Newton (South LA) in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 258 incidents have been reported in Newton (South LA) 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 Newton (South LA)?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Newton (South LA), with 89 reported incidents.

Is Newton (South LA) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, Newton (South LA) is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Newton (South LA) ranks #8 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 Newton (South LA)?

Comparing August to July: 258 incidents recorded so far in August vs 721 for all of July (down 64% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Newton (South LA) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in Newton (South LA). 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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