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

West Valley (Reseda) scores 89/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 144 reported incidents (0.5 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in West Valley (Reseda) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 60% compared to April (356 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

144

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

60%

356 prior period

City Rank

13/21

4.0% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	42	68%
Assault violent	36	49%
Other	29	51%
Vandalism	19	58%
Burglary	8	65%
Vehicle Theft	6	67%

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

Reported incident activity in West Valley (Reseda) is down 60% compared to April (356 incidents then vs 144 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in West Valley (Reseda) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	764
Jun 2025	692
Jul 2025	685
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	144 (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 15, 2026 5:00 PM	Assault violent	7200 Balcom Ave
May 15, 2026 3:30 PM	Assault violent	7200 Yarmouth Ave
May 15, 2026 2:35 PM	Assault violent	7300 White Oak Ave
May 15, 2026 2:30 PM	Assault violent	5400 White Oak Ave
May 15, 2026 12:00 AM	Assault violent	19600 Citrus Ridge Dr

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 144 incidents have been reported in West Valley (Reseda) 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 Valley (Reseda)?

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in West Valley (Reseda), with 42 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for May, West Valley (Reseda) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. West Valley (Reseda) ranks #13 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 May to April: 144 incidents recorded so far in May vs 356 for all of April (down 60% vs prior month). May is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is West Valley (Reseda) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in West Valley (Reseda). 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 2, 2026.

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