Is Van Nuys Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Van Nuys scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 172 reported incidents (0.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Van Nuys in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 73% compared to July (639 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

147

reported incidents

August

172

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

73%

639 prior period

City Rank

12/21

4.4% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Other	52	63%
Theft	46	75%
Assault violent	32	80%
Vandalism	19	67%
Vehicle Theft	8	82%
Robbery violent	7	65%

Is crime in Van Nuys going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Van Nuys is down 73% compared to July (639 incidents then vs 172 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Van Nuys — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	773
Sep 2025	664
Oct 2025	629
Nov 2025	659
Dec 2025	564
Jan 2026	498
Feb 2026	417
Mar 2026	388
Apr 2026	443
May 2026	335
Jun 2026	430
Jul 2026	639
Aug 2026	172 (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 11:30 PM	Assault violent	Hortense St & Vista Del Monte
Aug 8, 2026 10:10 PM	Assault violent	13100 Oxnard St
Aug 8, 2026 4:45 PM	Assault violent	14000 Ventura Blvd
Aug 7, 2026 9:30 PM	Assault violent	7400 Van Nuys Blvd
Aug 7, 2026 8:30 PM	Assault violent	14400 Burbank Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Van Nuys in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 172 incidents have been reported in Van Nuys in August (through Aug 8). This is down 73% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Van Nuys?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Other is the most frequently recorded incident type in Van Nuys, with 52 reported incidents.

Is Van Nuys safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, Van Nuys is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Van Nuys ranks #12 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 Van Nuys?

Comparing August to July: 172 incidents recorded so far in August vs 639 for all of July (down 73% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Van Nuys safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, other is the most frequently reported incident type in Van Nuys. The current trend shows down 73% 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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