Is Southeast (Watts) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Southeast (Watts) scores 48/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — average for Los Angeles. 445 reported incidents (2.5 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southeast (Watts) in June (through Jun 27). Reported activity is down 6% compared to May (475 incidents). June data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

125

reported incidents

June

445

through Jun 27 — ongoing

vs May

475 prior period

City Rank

4/21

6.2% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — June

Type	June	Trend
Assault violent	129	7%
Theft	106	10%
Vehicle Theft	66	13%
Vandalism	51	20%
Robbery violent	42	27%
Other	24	47%

Is crime in Southeast (Watts) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Southeast (Watts) is down 6% compared to May (475 incidents then vs 445 now for June).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southeast (Watts) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Jun 2025	636
Jul 2025	697
Aug 2025	699
Sep 2025	631
Oct 2025	758
Nov 2025	611
Dec 2025	675
Jan 2026	615
Feb 2026	535
Mar 2026	514
Apr 2026	531
May 2026	475
Jun 2026	445 (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 Newton (South LA) 17,121 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — June

Date & Time	Type	Location
Jun 27, 2026 7:00 PM	Assault violent	1800
Jun 27, 2026 5:00 PM	Assault violent	1400 E 92nd St
Jun 27, 2026 3:30 PM	Assault violent	10800 Anzac Ave
Jun 27, 2026 12:00 AM	Assault violent	9200 S Figueroa
Jun 26, 2026 7:40 PM	Assault violent	1900 E 110th St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Southeast (Watts) in June?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 445 incidents have been reported in Southeast (Watts) in June (through Jun 27). This is down 6% vs prior month. Note: June data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Southeast (Watts)?

Based on incidents reported so far in June, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southeast (Watts), with 129 reported incidents.

Is Southeast (Watts) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for June, Southeast (Watts) is near the city average of 397 incidents per neighborhood per month. Southeast (Watts) ranks #4 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 Southeast (Watts)?

Comparing June to May: 445 incidents recorded so far in June vs 475 for all of May (down 6% vs prior month). June is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Southeast (Watts) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in Southeast (Watts). The current trend shows down 6% 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: July 17, 2026.

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