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

Wilshire (Koreatown) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 160 reported incidents (0.5 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Wilshire (Koreatown) in August (through Aug 8). Reported activity is down 68% compared to July (507 incidents). August data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

135

reported incidents

August

160

through Aug 8 — ongoing

vs July

68%

507 prior period

City Rank

15/21

3.8% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — August

Type	August	Trend
Theft	50	74%
Assault violent	36	64%
Other	28	54%
Vandalism	17	76%
Vehicle Theft	13	48%
Burglary	6	84%

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

Reported incident activity in Wilshire (Koreatown) is down 68% compared to July (507 incidents then vs 160 now for August).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Wilshire (Koreatown) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	276
Jul 2026	507
Aug 2026	160 (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 8, 2026 4:00 PM	Assault violent	5400 Wilshire Blvd
Aug 8, 2026 4:00 PM	Assault violent	4900 W Washington Blvd
Aug 8, 2026 10:15 AM	Assault violent	1600 Vineyard Ave
Aug 8, 2026 3:20 AM	Assault violent	5100 W Washington Blvd
Aug 7, 2026 11:15 PM	Assault violent	1500 Meadowbrook Ave

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 160 incidents have been reported in Wilshire (Koreatown) 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 Wilshire (Koreatown)?

Based on incidents reported so far in August, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Wilshire (Koreatown), with 50 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for August, Wilshire (Koreatown) is below the city average of 707 incidents per neighborhood per month. Wilshire (Koreatown) 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 Wilshire (Koreatown)?

Comparing August to July: 160 incidents recorded so far in August vs 507 for all of July (down 68% vs prior month). August 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 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: Aug. 28, 2026.

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