Is Topanga (Chatsworth) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Topanga (Chatsworth) scores 86/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 171 reported incidents (0.7 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Topanga (Chatsworth) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 61% compared to April (440 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

171

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

61%

440 prior period

City Rank

9/21

4.9% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	87	56%
Other	25	58%
Assault violent	20	74%
Vandalism	16	72%
Burglary	9	47%
Vehicle Theft	8	65%

Is crime in Topanga (Chatsworth) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Topanga (Chatsworth) is down 61% compared to April (440 incidents then vs 171 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Topanga (Chatsworth) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	721
Jun 2025	692
Jul 2025	807
Aug 2025	736
Sep 2025	709
Oct 2025	636
Nov 2025	656
Dec 2025	704
Jan 2026	645
Feb 2026	518
Mar 2026	426
Apr 2026	440
May 2026	171 (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 Southwest 16,413 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 10:30 PM	Assault violent	21700 Ventura Blvd
May 15, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	6400 Canoga Ave
May 13, 2026 10:35 PM	Assault violent	2100
May 12, 2026 3:17 PM	Assault violent	22200 Sherman Way
May 12, 2026 10:20 AM	Assault violent	21200 Roscoe Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Topanga (Chatsworth) in May?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 171 incidents have been reported in Topanga (Chatsworth) in May (through May 16). This is down 61% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Topanga (Chatsworth)?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Topanga (Chatsworth), with 87 reported incidents.

Is Topanga (Chatsworth) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for May, Topanga (Chatsworth) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Topanga (Chatsworth) ranks #9 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 Topanga (Chatsworth)?

Comparing May to April: 171 incidents recorded so far in May vs 440 for all of April (down 61% vs prior month). May is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Topanga (Chatsworth) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Topanga (Chatsworth). The current trend shows down 61% 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 2, 2026.

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