Is Van Nuys Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Van Nuys scores 59/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — below average for Los Angeles. 324 reported incidents (1.2 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Van Nuys in June (through Jun 27). Reported activity is roughly stable compared to May (335 incidents). June data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

June

324

through Jun 27 — ongoing

vs May

→ flat

335 prior period

City Rank

12/21

4.4% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — June

Type	June	Trend
Theft	105	→ flat
Assault violent	74	13%
Other	65	10%
Vandalism	34	17%
Vehicle Theft	22	21%
Burglary	11	→ flat

Is crime in Van Nuys going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Van Nuys has been roughly flat — 324 incidents for June vs 335 for May.

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Van Nuys — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Jun 2025	673
Jul 2025	700
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	324 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — June

Central (Downtown LA) 21,098 incidents 77th Street 19,220 incidents North Hollywood 18,878 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 18,614 incidents Hollywood 17,190 incidents Newton (South LA) 17,121 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — June

Date & Time	Type	Location
Jun 27, 2026 6:50 PM	Assault violent	Van Nuys Blvd & Sherman Way
Jun 26, 2026 7:20 PM	Assault violent	5800 Bevis Ave
Jun 26, 2026 6:10 PM	Assault violent	Woodman Ave & Sherman Way
Jun 26, 2026 10:45 AM	Assault violent	900
Jun 25, 2026 6:20 PM	Assault violent	14400 Burbank Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Van Nuys in June?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 324 incidents have been reported in Van Nuys in June (through Jun 27). This is roughly stable compared to May (335 incidents). Note: June data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Van Nuys?

Based on incidents reported so far in June, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Van Nuys, with 105 reported incidents.

Is Van Nuys safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for June, Van Nuys is near the city average of 397 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 June to May: 324 incidents recorded so far in June vs 335 for all of May (roughly flat vs prior month). June 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 roughly flat vs prior month, which suggests relatively stable 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: July 17, 2026.

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