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

West LA (Westwood) scores 94/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 107 reported incidents (0.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in West LA (Westwood) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 60% compared to April (264 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

107

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

60%

264 prior period

City Rank

19/21

2.6% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	40	72%
Assault violent	25	51%
Vehicle Theft	15	7%
Other	14	13%
Vandalism	9	64%
Burglary	4	60%

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

Reported incident activity in West LA (Westwood) is down 60% compared to April (264 incidents then vs 107 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in West LA (Westwood) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	547
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	107 (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 3:00 PM	Assault violent	2400 Barry Ave
May 15, 2026 11:15 PM	Assault violent	3200 Bagley Ave
May 15, 2026 5:40 PM	Assault violent	2600 Westwood Blvd
May 15, 2026 3:00 PM	Assault violent	11600 San Vicente Blvd
May 14, 2026 1:20 PM	Assault violent	11600 San Vicente Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 107 incidents have been reported in West LA (Westwood) in May (through May 16). This is down 60% vs prior month. Note: May 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 May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in West LA (Westwood), with 40 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for May, West LA (Westwood) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. West LA (Westwood) ranks #19 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 May to April: 107 incidents recorded so far in May vs 264 for all of April (down 60% vs prior month). May 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 60% 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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