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

Wilshire (Koreatown) scores 95/100 on CaliCrime's Safety Index — low crime for Los Angeles. 93 reported incidents (0.3 per 1,000 residents) have been recorded in Wilshire (Koreatown) in May (through May 16). Reported activity is down 70% compared to April (312 incidents). May data collection is ongoing — the final count will be higher.

Last 7 Days

reported incidents

May

through May 16 — ongoing

vs April

70%

312 prior period

City Rank

17/21

3.0% of city incidents

Most Common Incident Types — May

Type	May	Trend
Theft	34	73%
Assault violent	18	68%
Vandalism	13	68%
Burglary	13	65%
Vehicle Theft	7	46%
Other	6	79%

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

Reported incident activity in Wilshire (Koreatown) is down 70% compared to April (312 incidents then vs 93 now for May).

Monthly Incident Trend — Last 12 Months

Monthly reported incidents in Wilshire (Koreatown) — last 12 months
Month	Reported Incidents
May 2025	486
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	93 (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 16, 2026 10:10 PM	Assault violent	1100 S Fairfax Ave
May 16, 2026 2:40 AM	Assault violent	300 Hauser Blvd
May 13, 2026 9:00 PM	Assault violent	1600 Arlington Ave
May 13, 2026 2:21 AM	Assault violent	6000 Cadillac Ave
May 11, 2026 8:20 PM	Assault violent	2000 S Redondo Blvd

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to LAPD data compiled by CaliCrime, 93 incidents have been reported in Wilshire (Koreatown) in May (through May 16). This is down 70% vs prior month. Note: May data collection is ongoing — this figure will increase.

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

Based on incidents reported so far in May, Theft is the most frequently recorded incident type in Wilshire (Koreatown), with 34 reported incidents.

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

Based on reported incidents for May, Wilshire (Koreatown) is below the city average of 382 incidents per neighborhood per month. Wilshire (Koreatown) ranks #17 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 May to April: 93 incidents recorded so far in May vs 312 for all of April (down 70% vs prior month). May 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 70% 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: May 30, 2026.

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