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. 561 reported incidents (2.2 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Olympic (Mid-City) in October (through Oct 16). Reported activity is down 46% compared to September (1041 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

210

reported incidents

October

561

through Oct 16 — ongoing

vs September

46%

1,041 prior period

City Rank

2/21

6.4% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Other	155	40%
Assault violent	142	44%
Theft	107	60%
Vandalism	57	48%
Vehicle Theft	39	36%
Burglary	31	39%

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

Reported incident activity in Olympic (Mid-City) is down 46% compared to September (1041 incidents then vs 561 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Olympic (Mid-City) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Oct 2025	784
Nov 2025	708
Dec 2025	824
Jan 2026	681
Feb 2026	575
Mar 2026	472
Apr 2026	586
May 2026	500
Jun 2026	598
Jul 2026	784
Aug 2026	933
Sep 2026	1041
Oct 2026	561 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

Central (Downtown LA) 26,674 incidents 77th Street 22,422 incidents North Hollywood 21,810 incidents Southwest 20,469 incidents Newton (South LA) 20,369 incidents Hollywood 20,347 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 16, 2026 11:00 PM	Assault violent	W Olympic Blvd & 3rd Ave
Oct 16, 2026 3:50 PM	Assault violent	3100 W Olympic Blvd
Oct 16, 2026 2:40 PM	Assault violent	900 S Menlo Ave
Oct 16, 2026 1:40 PM	Assault violent	900 Menlo Ave
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 AM	Assault violent	800 S Catalina St

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 561 incidents have been reported in Olympic (Mid-City) in October (through Oct 16). This is down 46% vs prior month. Note: October 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 October, Other is the most frequently recorded incident type in Olympic (Mid-City), with 155 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, Olympic (Mid-City) is below the city average of 778 incidents per neighborhood per month. Olympic (Mid-City) 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 Olympic (Mid-City)?

Comparing October to September: 561 incidents recorded so far in October vs 1041 for all of September (down 46% vs prior month). October is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Olympic (Mid-City) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, other is the most frequently reported incident type in Olympic (Mid-City). The current trend shows down 46% 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. 3, 2026.

Is Olympic (Mid-City)Safe?