Culver City, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Culver City, CA

Is Culver City safe to live in?

Culver City earns an overall crime grade of C+ at the city-wide level, but its neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown tells a more encouraging story: the city-wide safety rating is Safe (B), and every single one of the 13 analyzed neighborhoods lands in the A or B range — meaning 100% of neighborhoods are rated safe. Notably, 7 of those 13 neighborhoods (53.8%) hold a Grade A, while the remaining 6 (46.2%) hold a Grade B. Not one neighborhood falls into C, D, or F territory. Areas like Park West (Grade A), Studio Village (Grade A-), and Blanco / Culver Crest (Grade A-) represent some of the most secure pockets in the city, each with median household incomes well above $114,000. For context, Culver City's overall poverty rate sits at just 6.2% and its median household income is $97,540 — both indicators that correlate with lower crime environments.

What is the crime rate in Culver City, and how do neighborhoods compare?

Culver City's overall crime grade is C+, but that figure masks significant variation across neighborhoods. When you break it down by area, the picture improves substantially: 53.8% of neighborhoods earn an A grade and 46.2% earn a B grade, with zero neighborhoods rated C or below. The safest tier includes Park West (A), Park East (A-), McManus (A-), Sunkist Park (A-), and Lucerne / Higuera (A-). The relatively higher-crime areas — still within the B range — include Clarkdale (B-), Del Rey (B-), and Blair Hills (B). Even these lower-graded neighborhoods remain well above average compared to many Southern California cities. Property crimes such as vehicle theft and burglary tend to drive the city's overall grade down, while violent crime rates remain comparatively low across all neighborhoods.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Culver City?

Based on 2026 crime data across all 13 analyzed neighborhoods, the top-rated areas in Culver City are:

• Park West — Grade A: The city's top-ranked neighborhood with a population of 2,475 and a median household income of $136,105. Lowest crime concentration of any area analyzed.
• Blanco / Culver Crest — Grade A-: Home to 3,057 residents with a median income of $114,955. Consistently low incident rates across crime categories.
• Studio Village — Grade A-: A smaller enclave of 1,763 residents boasting the second-highest median income in the city at $139,081 and an A- safety grade.
• Park East — Grade A-: With 4,036 residents and a median income of $99,143, Park East is one of the larger A-rated neighborhoods.
• Sunkist Park — Grade A-: Population of 2,528, median income of $113,616, and an A- grade reflecting strong neighborhood safety.
• McManus — Grade A-: The smallest top-rated neighborhood at 1,108 residents, with a median income of $94,136 and a consistent A- safety record.
• Lucerne / Higuera — Grade A-: 2,816 residents, median income of $105,384, and an A- grade rounding out the safest tier.

Collectively, these seven neighborhoods account for 53.8% of all analyzed areas and represent the strongest safety profile in Culver City.

Which Culver City neighborhoods have higher crime levels?

While no Culver City neighborhood falls below a B- grade — meaning all are still considered relatively safe — a few areas show comparatively elevated crime activity worth noting. Clarkdale and Del Rey both carry a Grade B-, the lowest ratings in the city. Blair Hills sits at a Grade B, and Fox Hills and Washington Culver each hold a Grade B+. In Fox Hills, the median household income is $83,300 — the lowest among all ranked neighborhoods — which may partly explain its slightly higher crime profile. Washington Culver, with 4,242 residents and a median income of $93,081, also earns a B+. Residents in these areas are advised to stay attentive to property security, as vehicle-related incidents and theft tend to be the primary drivers of lower grades in these zones.

Is Culver City a good place to buy a home or raise a family?

By most measurable indicators, yes. Culver City's median home value of $916,507 and median rent of $2,071 reflect a high-demand housing market backed by strong community fundamentals. The city's median household income of $97,540 outpaces national averages, and a poverty rate of just 6.2% signals economic stability. From a safety standpoint, 100% of Culver City's neighborhoods earn an A or B crime grade — a distinction that few cities of any size can claim. Families drawn to top-rated schools and low-crime streets often gravitate toward Park West, Studio Village, and Blanco / Culver Crest, all of which combine Grade A safety ratings with median household incomes above $114,000. The city's population density of 2,939 per square mile supports walkable neighborhoods and active community engagement, both of which are associated with lower crime over time.

How does Culver City's crime compare to the rest of Los Angeles County?

Culver City holds its own favorably against broader Los Angeles County benchmarks. Its overall crime grade of C+ at the city level reflects county-wide challenges — particularly around property crime — but its neighborhood safety distribution is notably strong. The fact that 53.8% of neighborhoods earn an A grade and 46.2% earn a B grade, with zero neighborhoods in the C-to-F range, places Culver City well above many comparable incorporated cities in the region. Neighborhoods like Jefferson (B+) and Fox Hills (B+), which might rank as mid-tier within Culver City, would likely score higher relative to many LA County communities. Residents and prospective movers should weigh the city's low poverty rate (6.2%), above-average incomes, and clean neighborhood-grade distribution as meaningful safety signals beyond any single aggregate statistic.