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

Newton (South LA) scores 78/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 462 reported incidents (2.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Newton (South LA) in October (through Oct 17). Reported activity is down 54% compared to September (1008 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

192

reported incidents

October

462

through Oct 17 — ongoing

vs September

54%

1,008 prior period

City Rank

5/21

5.8% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Assault violent	143	50%
Theft	85	63%
Other	79	45%
Vehicle Theft	56	55%
Vandalism	39	63%
Robbery violent	28	55%

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

Reported incident activity in Newton (South LA) is down 54% compared to September (1008 incidents then vs 462 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Newton (South LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	931
Sep 2026	1008
Oct 2026	462 (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 Hollywood 20,347 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 17, 2026 12:00 AM	Assault violent	400 E 69th St
Oct 17, 2026 12:00 AM	Assault violent	400 E 69th St
Oct 16, 2026 9:20 PM	Assault violent	300 E 68th St
Oct 16, 2026 5:00 PM	Assault violent	4100 S Central Ave
Oct 16, 2026 4:45 PM	Assault violent	5200 S Broadway Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 462 incidents have been reported in Newton (South LA) in October (through Oct 17). This is down 54% vs prior month. Note: October 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 October, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Newton (South LA), with 143 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, Newton (South LA) is below the city average of 778 incidents per neighborhood per month. Newton (South LA) ranks #5 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 October to September: 462 incidents recorded so far in October vs 1008 for all of September (down 54% vs prior month). October 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 54% 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: Nov. 7, 2026.

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