Is West Valley (Reseda) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

West Valley (Reseda) scores 80/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 454 reported incidents (1.7 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in West Valley (Reseda) in August (through Aug 22). Reported activity is down 16% compared to July (539 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

141

reported incidents

August

454

through Aug 22 — ongoing

vs July

16%

539 prior period

City Rank

15/21

3.9% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Assault violent	131	20%
Theft	118	20%
Other	99	8%
Vandalism	46	28%
Vehicle Theft	31	11%
Burglary	21	11%

Is crime in West Valley (Reseda) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in West Valley (Reseda) is down 16% compared to July (539 incidents then vs 454 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in West Valley (Reseda) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Aug 2025	624
Sep 2025	616
Oct 2025	601
Nov 2025	510
Dec 2025	551
Jan 2026	548
Feb 2026	476
Mar 2026	385
Apr 2026	356
May 2026	292
Jun 2026	394
Jul 2026	539
Aug 2026	454 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — August

Central (Downtown LA) 23,915 incidents 77th Street 20,686 incidents North Hollywood 20,306 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 20,160 incidents Hollywood 18,688 incidents Southwest 18,632 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — August

Date & Time	Type	Location
Aug 22, 2026 12:00 AM	Assault violent	17100 Vanowen St
Aug 21, 2026 11:45 PM	Assault violent	7300 Haskell Ave
Aug 21, 2026 8:15 PM	Assault violent	17900 Martha St
Aug 21, 2026 8:15 PM	Assault violent	17900 Martha St
Aug 21, 2026 3:30 PM	Assault violent	18400 Victory Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in West Valley (Reseda) in August?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 454 incidents have been reported in West Valley (Reseda) in August (through Aug 22). This is down 16% vs prior month. Note: August data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in West Valley (Reseda)?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Assault is the most frequently recorded incident type in West Valley (Reseda), with 131 reported incidents.

Is West Valley (Reseda) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for August, West Valley (Reseda) is below the city average of 817 incidents per neighborhood per month. West Valley (Reseda) ranks #15 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 Valley (Reseda)?

Comparing August to July: 454 incidents recorded so far in August vs 539 for all of July (down 16% vs prior month). August is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is West Valley (Reseda) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, assault is the most frequently reported incident type in West Valley (Reseda). The current trend shows down 16% 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. 2, 2026.

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