Is Wilshire (Koreatown) Safe? Crime Data & Safety Index

Wilshire (Koreatown) scores 81/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 186 reported incidents (0.6 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Wilshire (Koreatown) in June (through Jun 27). Reported activity is down 9% compared to May (204 incidents). June data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

June

186

through Jun 27 — ongoing

vs May

204 prior period

City Rank

20/21

2.5% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — June

Type	June	Trend
Theft	102	19%
Assault violent	31	23%
Vandalism	17	26%
Other	15	88%
Vehicle Theft	10	17%
Burglary	5	81%

Is crime in Wilshire (Koreatown) going up or down?

Reported incident activity in Wilshire (Koreatown) is down 9% compared to May (204 incidents then vs 186 now for June).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Wilshire (Koreatown) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
Jun 2025	412
Jul 2025	428
Aug 2025	436
Sep 2025	505
Oct 2025	566
Nov 2025	521
Dec 2025	520
Jan 2026	446
Feb 2026	352
Mar 2026	239
Apr 2026	312
May 2026	204
Jun 2026	186 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — June

Central (Downtown LA) 21,098 incidents 77th Street 19,220 incidents North Hollywood 18,878 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 18,614 incidents Hollywood 17,190 incidents Newton (South LA) 17,121 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — June

Date & Time	Type	Location
Jun 27, 2026 8:45 PM	Assault violent	100 S Gardner St
Jun 22, 2026 11:00 AM	Assault violent	700 N Gardner St
Jun 22, 2026 7:45 AM	Assault violent	5400 Venice Blvd
Jun 22, 2026 2:45 AM	Assault violent	1400 S Fairfax Ave
Jun 20, 2026 4:00 PM	Assault violent	W Pico Blvd & S Rimpau Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes were reported in Wilshire (Koreatown) in June?

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 186 incidents have been reported in Wilshire (Koreatown) in June (through Jun 27). This is down 9% vs prior month. Note: June data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

What is the most common crime in Wilshire (Koreatown)?

Based on incidents reported so far in June, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Wilshire (Koreatown), with 102 reported incidents.

Is Wilshire (Koreatown) safer than average for Los Angeles?

Based on reported incidents for June, Wilshire (Koreatown) is below the city average of 397 incidents per neighborhood per month. Wilshire (Koreatown) 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 Wilshire (Koreatown)?

Comparing June to May: 186 incidents recorded so far in June vs 204 for all of May (down 9% vs prior month). June is not yet complete, so the comparison is preliminary.

Is Wilshire (Koreatown) safe at night?

Based on LAPD data, theft is the most frequently reported incident type in Wilshire (Koreatown). The current trend shows down 9% 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: July 14, 2026.

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