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

Southeast (Watts) scores 77/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 235 reported incidents (1.3 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southeast (Watts) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 56% compared to April (531 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

235

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

56%

531 prior period

City Rank

8/21

5.9% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Assault violent	72	49%
Theft	51	55%
Vehicle Theft	36	53%
Vandalism	28	54%
Other	20	68%
Robbery violent	13	59%

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

Reported incident activity in Southeast (Watts) is down 56% compared to April (531 incidents then vs 235 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southeast (Watts) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	650
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	235 (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 15, 2026 11:15 PM	Assault violent	10500 S Vermont Ave
May 15, 2026 10:45 PM	Assault violent	11600 S Figueroa St
May 15, 2026 5:28 PM	Assault violent	400 W Manchester Ave
May 15, 2026 3:47 AM	Assault violent	500 W 93rd St
May 14, 2026 9:00 PM	Assault violent	8800 S San Pedro St

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 235 incidents have been reported in Southeast (Watts) in May (through May 16). This is down 56% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southeast (Watts), with 72 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for May, Southeast (Watts) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Southeast (Watts) ranks #8 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 May to April: 235 incidents recorded so far in May vs 531 for all of April (down 56% vs prior month). May 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 56% 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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