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

Southeast (Watts) scores 82/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 404 reported incidents (2.3 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southeast (Watts) in October (through Oct 16). Reported activity is down 49% compared to September (786 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

163

reported incidents

October

404

through Oct 16 — ongoing

vs September

49%

786 prior period

City Rank

8/21

4.7% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Assault violent	156	39%
Other	69	34%
Theft	53	65%
Vehicle Theft	39	50%
Vandalism	34	63%
Robbery violent	24	61%

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

Reported incident activity in Southeast (Watts) is down 49% compared to September (786 incidents then vs 404 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southeast (Watts) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	553
Jul 2026	771
Aug 2026	885
Sep 2026	786
Oct 2026	404 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

Central (Downtown LA) 26,674 incidents 77th Street 22,422 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 22,071 incidents North Hollywood 21,810 incidents Southwest 20,469 incidents Newton (South LA) 20,369 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 16, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	1600 E 111th St
Oct 16, 2026 6:30 PM	Assault violent	600 N Caliburn Dr
Oct 16, 2026 5:55 PM	Assault violent	800 W 149th St
Oct 16, 2026 1:12 PM	Assault violent	1500 E 92nd St
Oct 16, 2026 1:00 PM	Assault violent	Avalon & 92nd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 404 incidents have been reported in Southeast (Watts) in October (through Oct 16). This is down 49% vs prior month. Note: October data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in October, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southeast (Watts), with 156 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, Southeast (Watts) is below the city average of 778 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 October to September: 404 incidents recorded so far in October vs 786 for all of September (down 49% vs prior month). October 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 49% 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. 7, 2026.

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