Is West LA (Westwood) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

West LA (Westwood) scores 55/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — below average for Los Angeles. 293 reported incidents (1.7 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in West LA (Westwood) in June (through Jun 27). Reported activity is up 14% compared to May (256 incidents). June data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

June

293

through Jun 27 — ongoing

vs May

15%

256 prior period

City Rank

14/21

4.0% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — June

Type	June	Trend
Theft	163	36%
Assault violent	46	→ flat
Vandalism	25	11%
Other	21	19%
Vehicle Theft	20	→ flat
Burglary	14	27%

Is crime in West LA (Westwood) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in West LA (Westwood) is up 15% compared to May (256 incidents then vs 293 now for June). Short-term fluctuations are normal; a single month does not establish a lasting trend.

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in West LA (Westwood) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Jun 2025	535
Jul 2025	562
Aug 2025	510
Sep 2025	495
Oct 2025	511
Nov 2025	460
Dec 2025	493
Jan 2026	440
Feb 2026	381
Mar 2026	254
Apr 2026	264
May 2026	256
Jun 2026	293 (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 9:50 PM	Assault violent	12400 Rochester Ave
Jun 27, 2026 12:00 PM	Assault violent	2000 S Bedford St
Jun 27, 2026 12:01 AM	Assault violent	2300 Skirball Center Dr
Jun 26, 2026 10:30 PM	Assault violent	17300 Pacific Coast Hwy
Jun 25, 2026 10:45 PM	Assault violent	12200 Santa Monica Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in West LA (Westwood) in June?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 293 incidents have been reported in West LA (Westwood) in June (through Jun 27). This is up 14% vs prior month. Note: June data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in West LA (Westwood)?

Based on incidents reported so far in June, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in West LA (Westwood), with 163 reported incidents.

Is West LA (Westwood) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for June, West LA (Westwood) is below the city average of 397 incidents per neighborhood per month. West LA (Westwood) ranks #14 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 West LA (Westwood)?

Comparing June to May: 293 incidents recorded so far in June vs 256 for all of May (up 14% vs prior month). June is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is West LA (Westwood) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in West LA (Westwood). The current trend shows up 14% vs prior month, which warrants awareness. 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 16, 2026.

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