Is Van Nuys Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Van Nuys scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 36 reported incidents (0.1 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Van Nuys in October (through Oct 2). Reported activity is down 95% compared to September (716 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

158

reported incidents

October

through Oct 2 — ongoing

vs September

95%

716 prior period

City Rank

13/21

4.2% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Theft	14	93%
Other	8	96%
Assault violent	7	96%
Vandalism	3	95%
Burglary	2	94%
Vehicle Theft	2	95%

Is crime in Van Nuys going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Van Nuys is down 95% compared to September (716 incidents then vs 36 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Van Nuys — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	713
Sep 2026	716
Oct 2026	36 (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 11:30 PM	Assault violent	7300 Lennox Ave
Oct 2, 2026 8:30 PM	Assault violent	4900 Noble Ave
Oct 2, 2026 6:50 AM	Assault violent	13700 Oxnard St
Oct 2, 2026 6:29 AM	Assault violent	14800 Vanowen St
Oct 1, 2026 5:35 PM	Assault violent	5600 Van Nuys Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Van Nuys in October?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 36 incidents have been reported in Van Nuys in October (through Oct 2). This is down 95% vs prior month. Note: October data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Van Nuys?

Based on incidents reported so far in October, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Van Nuys, with 14 reported incidents.

Is Van Nuys safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for October, Van Nuys is below the city average of 811 incidents per neighborhood per month. Van Nuys ranks #13 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 October to September: 36 incidents recorded so far in October vs 716 for all of September (down 95% vs prior month). October is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Van Nuys safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Van Nuys. The current trend shows down 95% 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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