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

West LA (Westwood) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 151 reported incidents (0.9 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in West LA (Westwood) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 68% compared to July (476 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

130

reported incidents

August

151

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

68%

476 prior period

City Rank

20/21

3.4% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Theft	54	76%
Assault violent	29	57%
Other	27	53%
Vandalism	18	64%
Burglary	10	62%
Vehicle Theft	7	80%

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

Reported incident activity in West LA (Westwood) is down 68% compared to July (476 incidents then vs 151 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in West LA (Westwood) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	376
Jul 2026	476
Aug 2026	151 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — August

Central (Downtown LA) 23,209 incidents 77th Street 20,338 incidents North Hollywood 19,953 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 19,787 incidents Hollywood 18,336 incidents Newton (South LA) 18,226 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 7, 2026 6:48 PM	Assault violent	Veteran Ave & Rochester Ave
Aug 7, 2026 3:05 PM	Assault violent	1700 Glendon Ave
Aug 7, 2026 11:10 AM	Assault violent	11900 W Olympic Blvd
Aug 7, 2026 9:00 AM	Assault violent	8600 W Pico Blvd
Aug 7, 2026 1:10 AM	Assault violent	Broxton Ave & Weyburn Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 151 incidents have been reported in West LA (Westwood) in August (through Aug 8). This is down 68% vs prior month. Note: August 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 August, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in West LA (Westwood), with 54 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for August, West LA (Westwood) is below the city average of 707 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 August to July: 151 incidents recorded so far in August vs 476 for all of July (down 68% vs prior month). August 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 68% 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: Sept. 1, 2026.

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