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

Topanga (Chatsworth) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 49 reported incidents (0.2 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Topanga (Chatsworth) in October (through Oct 2). Reported activity is down 93% compared to September (682 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

166

reported incidents

October

through Oct 2 — ongoing

vs September

93%

682 prior period

City Rank

16/21

4.0% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Theft	16	93%
Assault violent	13	92%
Other	12	92%
Vandalism	6	91%
Vehicle Theft	2	93%

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

Reported incident activity in Topanga (Chatsworth) is down 93% compared to September (682 incidents then vs 49 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Topanga (Chatsworth) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Oct 2025	636
Nov 2025	656
Dec 2025	704
Jan 2026	645
Feb 2026	518
Mar 2026	426
Apr 2026	440
May 2026	362
Jun 2026	527
Jul 2026	506
Aug 2026	709
Sep 2026	682
Oct 2026	49 (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 Southwest 20,060 incidents Hollywood 19,967 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 2, 2026 6:40 PM	Assault violent	5300 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Oct 2, 2026 11:30 AM	Assault violent	20100 Sherman Way
Oct 2, 2026 10:03 AM	Assault violent	21200 Gault St
Oct 2, 2026 3:00 AM	Assault violent	Platt Ave & Victory Blvd
Oct 2, 2026 1:00 AM	Assault violent	21200 Gault St

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 49 incidents have been reported in Topanga (Chatsworth) 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 Topanga (Chatsworth)?

Based on incidents reported so far in October, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Topanga (Chatsworth), with 16 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, Topanga (Chatsworth) is below the city average of 811 incidents per neighborhood per month. Topanga (Chatsworth) ranks #16 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 October to September: 49 incidents recorded so far in October vs 682 for all of September (down 93% vs prior month). October 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 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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