Is Van Nuys Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Van Nuys scores 86/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 166 reported incidents (0.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Van Nuys in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 62% compared to April (443 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

166

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

63%

443 prior period

City Rank

10/21

4.8% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	57	61%
Assault violent	40	67%
Other	26	61%
Vehicle Theft	13	46%
Vandalism	13	64%
Burglary	7	73%

Is crime in Van Nuys going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Van Nuys is down 63% compared to April (443 incidents then vs 166 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Van Nuys — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	774
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	166 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — May

Central (Downtown LA) 20,170 incidents 77th Street 18,504 incidents North Hollywood 18,227 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 17,931 incidents Hollywood 16,488 incidents Southwest 16,413 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — May

Date & Time	Type	Location
May 16, 2026 5:20 PM	Assault violent	14600 Haynes St
May 16, 2026 3:15 PM	Assault violent	5800 Mammoth Ave
May 15, 2026 10:00 PM	Assault violent	13500 Vanowen St
May 14, 2026 12:01 AM	Assault violent	Van Nuys Blvd & Vanowen St
May 13, 2026 11:09 PM	Assault violent	900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Van Nuys in May?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 166 incidents have been reported in Van Nuys in May (through May 16). This is down 62% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Van Nuys?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Van Nuys, with 57 reported incidents.

Is Van Nuys safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for May, Van Nuys is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Van Nuys ranks #10 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 May to April: 166 incidents recorded so far in May vs 443 for all of April (down 62% vs prior month). May 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 62% 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: June 1, 2026.

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