Is Olympic (Mid-City) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Olympic (Mid-City) scores 72/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — below average for Los Angeles. 277 reported incidents (1.1 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Olympic (Mid-City) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 53% compared to April (586 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

277

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

53%

586 prior period

City Rank

3/21

6.8% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	76	60%
Vandalism	44	35%
Assault violent	39	48%
Other	35	74%
Vehicle Theft	34	32%
Burglary	29	7%

Is crime in Olympic (Mid-City) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Olympic (Mid-City) is down 53% compared to April (586 incidents then vs 277 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Olympic (Mid-City) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	872
Jun 2025	736
Jul 2025	890
Aug 2025	891
Sep 2025	801
Oct 2025	784
Nov 2025	708
Dec 2025	824
Jan 2026	681
Feb 2026	575
Mar 2026	472
Apr 2026	586
May 2026	277 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — May

Central (Downtown LA) 20,170 incidents 77th Street 18,504 incidents North Hollywood 18,227 incidents Hollywood 16,488 incidents Southwest 16,413 incidents Newton (South LA) 16,400 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 8:30 AM	Assault violent	100 S Commonwealth Ave
May 15, 2026 10:30 PM	Assault violent	11th & Mariposa
May 15, 2026 1:30 AM	Assault violent	Wilshire & Normandie
May 14, 2026 4:44 PM	Assault violent	1700 S Western Ave
May 14, 2026 12:30 AM	Assault violent	S Western Ave & W 18th St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Olympic (Mid-City) in May?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 277 incidents have been reported in Olympic (Mid-City) in May (through May 16). This is down 53% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Olympic (Mid-City)?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Olympic (Mid-City), with 76 reported incidents.

Is Olympic (Mid-City) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for May, Olympic (Mid-City) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Olympic (Mid-City) ranks #3 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 Olympic (Mid-City)?

Comparing May to April: 277 incidents recorded so far in May vs 586 for all of April (down 53% vs prior month). May is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Olympic (Mid-City) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Olympic (Mid-City). The current trend shows down 53% 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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