Is Southwest Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Southwest scores 75/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 249 reported incidents (1.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southwest in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 59% compared to April (604 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

249

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

59%

604 prior period

City Rank

4/21

6.7% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Assault violent	66	56%
Theft	65	59%
Other	42	50%
Vehicle Theft	27	72%
Vandalism	22	60%
Robbery violent	13	46%

Is crime in Southwest going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Southwest is down 59% compared to April (604 incidents then vs 249 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southwest — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	865
Jun 2025	698
Jul 2025	761
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	604
May 2026	249 (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 Newton (South LA) 16,400 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 5:44 PM	Assault violent	3700 Chesapeake Ave
May 16, 2026 11:10 AM	Assault violent	4000 La Salle Ave
May 16, 2026 12:00 AM	Assault violent	3500 W 39th St
May 14, 2026 10:30 PM	Assault violent	4100 W 29th St
May 14, 2026 6:50 PM	Assault violent	1200 W 36th St

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Southwest in May?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 249 incidents have been reported in Southwest in May (through May 16). This is down 59% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Southwest?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southwest, with 66 reported incidents.

Is Southwest safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for May, Southwest is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Southwest 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 Southwest?

Comparing May to April: 249 incidents recorded so far in May vs 604 for all of April (down 59% vs prior month). May 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 59% 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 3, 2026.

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