Is Southwest Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Southwest scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 72 reported incidents (0.4 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Southwest in October (through Oct 2). Reported activity is down 93% compared to September (1025 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

250

reported incidents

October

through Oct 2 — ongoing

vs September

93%

1,025 prior period

City Rank

4/21

5.9% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Assault violent	28	90%
Theft	15	94%
Other	11	94%
Vehicle Theft	5	96%
Robbery violent	5	89%
Vandalism	4	96%

Is crime in Southwest going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Southwest is down 93% compared to September (1025 incidents then vs 72 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Southwest — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	1030
Sep 2026	1025
Oct 2026	72 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

Central (Downtown LA) 26,017 incidents 77th Street 22,015 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 21,593 incidents North Hollywood 21,482 incidents Hollywood 19,967 incidents Newton (South LA) 19,953 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 2, 2026 11:00 PM	Assault violent	3600 Ruthelen St
Oct 2, 2026 10:49 PM	Assault violent	3800 S Figueroa St
Oct 2, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	2600 S Harvard Blvd
Oct 2, 2026 9:45 PM	Assault violent	5000 Exposition Blvd
Oct 2, 2026 9:20 PM	Assault violent	3700 3rd Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Southwest in October?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 72 incidents have been reported in Southwest in October (through Oct 2). This is down 93% vs prior month. Note: October data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Southwest?

Based on incidents reported so far in October, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in Southwest, with 28 reported incidents.

Is Southwest safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for October, Southwest is below the city average of 811 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 October to September: 72 incidents recorded so far in October vs 1025 for all of September (down 93% vs prior month). October 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 93% 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: Oct. 26, 2026.

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