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

West LA (Westwood) scores 90/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 275 reported incidents (1.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in West LA (Westwood) in October (through Oct 16). Reported activity is down 50% compared to September (545 incidents). October data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

105

reported incidents

October

275

through Oct 16 — ongoing

vs September

50%

545 prior period

City Rank

20/21

3.3% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — October

Type	October	Trend
Theft	89	62%
Assault violent	55	50%
Other	48	21%
Vandalism	32	30%
Burglary	24	27%
Vehicle Theft	20	57%

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

Reported incident activity in West LA (Westwood) is down 50% compared to September (545 incidents then vs 275 now for October).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in West LA (Westwood) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	376
Jul 2026	476
Aug 2026	604
Sep 2026	545
Oct 2026	275 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — October

Central (Downtown LA) 26,674 incidents 77th Street 22,422 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 22,071 incidents North Hollywood 21,810 incidents Southwest 20,469 incidents Newton (South LA) 20,369 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — October

Date & Time	Type	Location
Oct 16, 2026 8:00 AM	Assault violent	1400 Rexford Dr
Oct 16, 2026 6:50 AM	Assault violent	Venice Blvd & National Blvd
Oct 16, 2026 2:25 AM	Assault violent	1700 Beloit Ave
Oct 15, 2026 9:35 PM	Assault violent	Santa Monica Blvd & Sawtelle Blvd
Oct 15, 2026 3:50 PM	Assault violent	1200 S Sherbourne Dr

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 275 incidents have been reported in West LA (Westwood) in October (through Oct 16). This is down 50% vs prior month. Note: October 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 October, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in West LA (Westwood), with 89 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for October, West LA (Westwood) is below the city average of 778 incidents per neighborhood per month. West LA (Westwood) ranks #20 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 October to September: 275 incidents recorded so far in October vs 545 for all of September (down 50% vs prior month). October 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 down 50% 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: Nov. 7, 2026.

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