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

Newton (South LA) scores 77/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 237 reported incidents (1.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Newton (South LA) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 59% compared to April (576 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

237

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

59%

576 prior period

City Rank

5/21

6.6% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Assault violent	79	49%
Theft	55	65%
Vehicle Theft	38	49%
Other	24	66%
Vandalism	21	63%
Robbery violent	9	61%

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

Reported incident activity in Newton (South LA) is down 59% compared to April (576 incidents then vs 237 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Newton (South LA) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	763
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	237 (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 10:45 PM	Assault violent	5300 S Main St
May 16, 2026 6:00 PM	Assault violent	3200 Long Beach Ave
May 16, 2026 12:10 PM	Assault violent	200 E Washington Blvd
May 15, 2026 9:00 PM	Assault violent	300 W 62nd St
May 15, 2026 6:00 PM	Assault violent	E 51st St & Avalon Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 237 incidents have been reported in Newton (South LA) in May (through May 16). This is down 59% vs prior month. Note: May 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 May, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Newton (South LA), with 79 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for May, Newton (South LA) is below the city average of 382 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 May to April: 237 incidents recorded so far in May vs 576 for all of April (down 59% vs prior month). May 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 59% 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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