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

Southeast (Watts) scores 91/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 244 reported incidents (1.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southeast (Watts) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 68% compared to July (771 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

207

reported incidents

August

244

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

68%

771 prior period

City Rank

6/21

5.4% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Assault violent	75	71%
Other	39	61%
Vehicle Theft	32	55%
Theft	32	74%
Vandalism	28	74%
Robbery violent	14	73%

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

Reported incident activity in Southeast (Watts) is down 68% compared to July (771 incidents then vs 244 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southeast (Watts) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	553
Jul 2026	771
Aug 2026	244 (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 11:10 PM	Assault violent	1600 E 120th St
Aug 8, 2026 8:30 PM	Assault violent	100 W 94th St
Aug 8, 2026 4:00 PM	Assault violent	10200 S Avalon Blvd
Aug 8, 2026 2:00 PM	Assault violent	1400 E 95th St
Aug 8, 2026 11:00 AM	Assault violent	Broadway & 102nd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 244 incidents have been reported in Southeast (Watts) in August (through Aug 8). This is down 68% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southeast (Watts), with 75 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for August, Southeast (Watts) is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Southeast (Watts) ranks #6 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 August to July: 244 incidents recorded so far in August vs 771 for all of July (down 68% vs prior month). August 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 68% 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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