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

Topanga (Chatsworth) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 167 reported incidents (0.7 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Topanga (Chatsworth) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 67% compared to July (506 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

141

reported incidents

August

167

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

67%

506 prior period

City Rank

16/21

3.7% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Theft	61	67%
Assault violent	38	63%
Other	29	68%
Vandalism	17	60%
Vehicle Theft	10	77%
Burglary	8	72%

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

Reported incident activity in Topanga (Chatsworth) is down 67% compared to July (506 incidents then vs 167 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Topanga (Chatsworth) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	362
Jun 2026	527
Jul 2026	506
Aug 2026	167 (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 3:00 PM	Assault violent	20500 Wyandotte St
Aug 8, 2026 3:00 PM	Assault violent	21200 Oxnard St
Aug 8, 2026 11:15 AM	Assault violent	22800 Victory Blvd
Aug 8, 2026 1:26 AM	Assault violent	6900 Bobbyboyar Ave
Aug 7, 2026 12:10 PM	Assault violent	22600 Ventura Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 167 incidents have been reported in Topanga (Chatsworth) in August (through Aug 8). This is down 67% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Topanga (Chatsworth), with 61 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for August, Topanga (Chatsworth) is below the city average of 707 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 August to July: 167 incidents recorded so far in August vs 506 for all of July (down 67% vs prior month). August 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 67% 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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