Is Rampart (Westlake) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Rampart (Westlake) scores 86/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 308 reported incidents (2.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Rampart (Westlake) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 65% compared to July (874 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

283

reported incidents

August

308

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

65%

874 prior period

City Rank

2/21

6.6% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Other	90	68%
Assault violent	84	66%
Theft	68	55%
Vandalism	22	62%
Robbery violent	18	53%
Vehicle Theft	17	72%

Is crime in Rampart (Westlake) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Rampart (Westlake) is down 65% compared to July (874 incidents then vs 308 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Rampart (Westlake) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	758
Sep 2025	719
Oct 2025	706
Nov 2025	593
Dec 2025	626
Jan 2026	698
Feb 2026	557
Mar 2026	414
Apr 2026	510
May 2026	336
Jun 2026	563
Jul 2026	874
Aug 2026	308 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — August

Central (Downtown LA) 23,209 incidents 77th Street 20,338 incidents North Hollywood 19,953 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 19,787 incidents Hollywood 18,336 incidents Newton (South LA) 18,226 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 8, 2026 11:50 PM	Assault violent	E Edgeware Rd & W Temple St
Aug 8, 2026 10:45 PM	Assault violent	600 N New Hampshire Ave
Aug 8, 2026 8:48 PM	Assault violent	200 S La Fayette Park Pl
Aug 8, 2026 8:15 PM	Assault violent	600 Lucas Ave
Aug 8, 2026 8:00 PM	Assault violent	200 S Lake St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Rampart (Westlake) in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 308 incidents have been reported in Rampart (Westlake) in August (through Aug 8). This is down 65% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Rampart (Westlake)?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Other is the most frequently recorded incident type in Rampart (Westlake), with 90 reported incidents.

Is Rampart (Westlake) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, Rampart (Westlake) is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Rampart (Westlake) 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 Rampart (Westlake)?

Comparing August to July: 308 incidents recorded so far in August vs 874 for all of July (down 65% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Rampart (Westlake) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, other is the most frequently reported incident type in Rampart (Westlake). The current trend shows down 65% 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: Sept. 1, 2026.

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