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

Newton (South LA) scores 34/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — above average for Los Angeles. 495 reported incidents (2.8 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Newton (South LA) in June (through Jun 27). Reported activity is up 7% compared to May (463 incidents). June data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

121

reported incidents

June

495

through Jun 27 — ongoing

vs May

463 prior period

City Rank

2/21

6.7% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — June

Type	June	Trend
Assault violent	161	11%
Theft	106	→ flat
Vehicle Theft	81	→ flat
Vandalism	48	26%
Other	44	→ flat
Robbery violent	25	→ flat

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

Reported incident activity in Newton (South LA) is up 7% compared to May (463 incidents then vs 495 now for June). Short-term fluctuations are normal; a single month does not establish a lasting trend.

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Newton (South LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Jun 2025	707
Jul 2025	805
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	495 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — June

Central (Downtown LA) 21,098 incidents 77th Street 19,220 incidents North Hollywood 18,878 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 18,614 incidents Hollywood 17,190 incidents Southwest 17,086 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — June

Date & Time	Type	Location
Jun 27, 2026 8:00 PM	Assault violent	900 E Slauson Ave
Jun 27, 2026 4:00 PM	Assault violent	E 20th St & Long Beach Ave
Jun 27, 2026 9:50 AM	Assault violent	E 49th Pl & S Central Ave
Jun 27, 2026 12:30 AM	Assault violent	Grand Ave & 62nd St
Jun 26, 2026 11:52 PM	Assault violent	200 E Vernon Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 495 incidents have been reported in Newton (South LA) in June (through Jun 27). This is up 7% vs prior month. Note: June 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 June, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Newton (South LA), with 161 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for June, Newton (South LA) is above the city average of 397 incidents per neighborhood per month. Newton (South LA) ranks #2 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 June to May: 495 incidents recorded so far in June vs 463 for all of May (up 7% vs prior month). June 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 up 7% vs prior month, which warrants awareness. 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: July 17, 2026.

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