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

Wilshire (Koreatown) scores 84/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 379 reported incidents (1.2 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Wilshire (Koreatown) in September (through Sep 18). Reported activity is down 41% compared to August (643 incidents). September data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

161

reported incidents

September

379

through Sep 18 — ongoing

vs August

41%

643 prior period

City Rank

16/21

3.9% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — September

Type	September	Trend
Theft	145	34%
Assault violent	84	40%
Other	55	46%
Vandalism	34	49%
Vehicle Theft	32	35%
Burglary	16	53%

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

Reported incident activity in Wilshire (Koreatown) is down 41% compared to August (643 incidents then vs 379 now for September).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Wilshire (Koreatown) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
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	643
Sep 2026	379 (partial)

Nearby Neighborhoods — September

Central (Downtown LA) 25,314 incidents 77th Street 21,573 incidents North Hollywood 21,091 incidents Olympic (Mid-City) 21,081 incidents Southwest 19,581 incidents Hollywood 19,527 incidents

Notable Recent Incidents — September

Date & Time	Type	Location
Sep 18, 2026 10:15 PM	Assault violent	4500 W Pico
Sep 18, 2026 9:20 PM	Assault violent	4500 W Pico Blvd
Sep 18, 2026 5:30 PM	Assault violent	300 N Vista St
Sep 18, 2026 5:30 PM	Assault violent	300 N Vista St
Sep 18, 2026 5:14 PM	Assault violent	6300 Wilshire Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 379 incidents have been reported in Wilshire (Koreatown) in September (through Sep 18). This is down 41% vs prior month. Note: September data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in September, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Wilshire (Koreatown), with 145 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for September, Wilshire (Koreatown) is below the city average of 804 incidents per neighborhood per month. Wilshire (Koreatown) ranks #16 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 September to August: 379 incidents recorded so far in September vs 643 for all of August (down 41% vs prior month). September 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 41% 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: Oct. 12, 2026.

Is Wilshire (Koreatown)Safe?