Is Southwest Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Southwest scores 90/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 252 reported incidents (1.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southwest in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 66% compared to July (730 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

223

reported incidents

August

252

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

66%

730 prior period

City Rank

5/21

5.4% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Assault violent	76	60%
Theft	61	67%
Other	45	61%
Vandalism	30	66%
Vehicle Theft	15	77%
Robbery violent	12	71%

Is crime in Southwest going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Southwest is down 66% compared to July (730 incidents then vs 252 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southwest — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	753
Sep 2025	803
Oct 2025	754
Nov 2025	819
Dec 2025	775
Jan 2026	670
Feb 2026	576
Mar 2026	577
Apr 2026	603
May 2026	464
Jun 2026	576
Jul 2026	730
Aug 2026	252 (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 10:27 PM	Assault violent	W Adams Blvd & 3rd Ave
Aug 8, 2026 10:27 PM	Assault violent	W Adams Blvd & 3rd Ave
Aug 8, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	1600 W 38th St
Aug 8, 2026 7:35 PM	Assault violent	3900 S Van Ness Ave
Aug 8, 2026 6:20 PM	Assault violent	3200 S Hoover St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Southwest in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 252 incidents have been reported in Southwest in August (through Aug 8). This is down 66% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Southwest?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southwest, with 76 reported incidents.

Is Southwest safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, Southwest is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Southwest ranks #5 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 Southwest?

Comparing August to July: 252 incidents recorded so far in August vs 730 for all of July (down 66% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Southwest safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in Southwest. The current trend shows down 66% 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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