Crime Safety Grade

C

Los Angeles, CA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 66% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 80+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Los Angeles Safe?

With an overall crime index of 124, Los Angeles has a 24% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 212. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Beverlywood earning an A grade while Baldwin Heights / Crenshaw rates D.

Crime Index Comparison

Los Angeles
124
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
124
24% above average
Violent Crime
118
18% above average
Property Crime
110
10% above average
Safe Areas
73%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Los Angeles

1 in 212

Property crime: 1 in 227

Where Is It Safe in Los Angeles?

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Los Angeles Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 31% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 12% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 120 ▲ 20%
Assault Violent 131 ▲ 31%
Robbery Violent 104 ▲ 4%
Burglary Property 88 ▼ 12%
Larceny / Theft Property 114 ▲ 14%
Vehicle Theft Property 127 ▲ 27%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Los Angeles Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Beverlywood A 50
2 Bel Air A 69
3 Griffith Park A 82
4 Cheviot Hills A 71
5 Fairfax A 128
6 Brentwood A 112
7 Veterans Administration A- 5
8 Cypress Park A- 69
9 Hollywood Hills West A- 169
10 Century City A- 147
11 Athens A- 66
12 Culver West A- 61
13 McLaughlin A- 57
14 Beverly Grove A- 165
15 Glassell Park A- 83
16 Eastside West Hollywood A- 195
17 Hancock Park A- 121
18 Rancho Park B+ 97
19 Hollywood Hills B+ 176
20 Westchester B+ 90
21 Mount Washington B+ 101
22 Westdale B+ 89
23 Carthay B+ 130
24 West Los Angeles B+ 116
25 Willowbrook B+ 96
26 Mar Vista B+ 116
27 Windsor Square B+ 97
28 Eagle Rock B+ 98
29 Boyle Heights B+ 108
30 Highland Park B+ 99
31 El Sereno B+ 92
32 Pico Robinson B+ 166
33 Elysian Valley B+ 93
34 Central-Alameda B+ 107
35 Lincoln Heights B+ 110
36 Historic South Central B+ 112
37 Atwater Village B+ 119
38 South Park B 104
39 Florence B 114
40 Westwood B 134
41 Vermont Vista B 126
42 Montecito Heights B 110
43 Los Feliz B 159
44 Gramercy Park B 106
45 West Adams B 124
46 Broadway-Manchester B 133
47 Green Meadows B- 128
48 Harvard Park B- 133
49 Vermont Square B- 133
50 Silver Lake B- 156
51 Westmont B- 130
52 Echo Park B- 138
53 Mid-City B- 130
54 View Park - Windsor Hills B- 86
55 Sawtelle B- 155
56 Vermont Slauson B- 134
57 Westside Village B- 138
58 Hollywood B- 179
59 Mid-Wilshire C+ 143
60 Chesterfield Square C+ 138
61 Hyde Park C+ 131
62 Larchmont C+ 149
63 Adams/Normandie C+ 147
64 East Hollywood C+ 152
65 Exposition Park C+ 146
66 Watts C+ 143
67 Elysian Park C+ 146
68 Palms C 157
69 Pico-Union C 152
70 Arlington Heights C 150
71 Wilshire Center C 151
72 Jefferson Park C 151
73 Manchester Square C 143
74 Vermont Knolls C 155
75 University Park C 152
76 Westlake C- 163
77 Harvard Heights C- 163
78 Downtown C- 162
79 Leimert Park D+ 153
80 Baldwin Heights / Crenshaw D 166

Los Angeles Crime by Zip Code

90067
A Index: 181
90073
A Index: 5
90049
A Index: 106
90077
A Index: 64
90048
A Index: 161
90068
A- Index: 176
90046
A- Index: 178
90064
A- Index: 104
90035
A- Index: 136
90066
A- Index: 113
90045
A- Index: 87
90022
A- Index: 71
90023
A- Index: 86
90063
A- Index: 77
90065
A- Index: 86
90036
A- Index: 144
90095
B+ Index: 3
90001
B+ Index: 90
90039
B+ Index: 128
90040
B+ Index: 104
90025
B+ Index: 149
90042
B+ Index: 98
90032
B+ Index: 95
90004
B+ Index: 134
90031
B+ Index: 105
90011
B+ Index: 100
90027
B+ Index: 167
90034
B Index: 138
90003
B Index: 129
90041
B Index: 102
90026
B Index: 141
90033
B Index: 119
90020
B Index: 142
90061
B Index: 110
90024
B Index: 152
90056
B Index: 66
90002
B Index: 122
90059
B- Index: 121
90089
B- Index: 76
90047
B- Index: 116
90028
B- Index: 185
90043
B- Index: 122
90006
B- Index: 153
90019
B- Index: 139
90012
B- Index: 124
90005
B- Index: 155
90037
B- Index: 135
90038
B- Index: 170
90044
C+ Index: 134
90062
C+ Index: 137
90029
C+ Index: 156
90018
C+ Index: 148
90016
C+ Index: 136
90021
C Index: 173
90079
C Index: 166
90057
C Index: 169
90010
C Index: 168
90007
C Index: 157
90058
C Index: 153
90015
C Index: 172
90017
D+ Index: 188
90008
D+ Index: 159
90014
D+ Index: 199
90013
D Index: 198
90071
D Index: 200

Los Angeles Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
12,531,300
Median Income
$65,290
Home Value
$670,478
Median Rent
$1,523
Home Ownership
37%

Racial Demographics

White
36.6%
Black
14%
Hispanic
54.3%
Asian
12.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has an overall crime index of 124, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 73% of neighborhoods in Los Angeles are rated A or B for safety.
Is Los Angeles safe to live in?
Los Angeles has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Los Angeles?
The safest neighborhoods in Los Angeles based on crime data include Beverlywood, Bel Air, Griffith Park, Cheviot Hills, and Fairfax. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Los Angeles crime compare to the national average?
Los Angeles's overall crime index is 124 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 24% higher than the typical US city.

Crime Statistics for Nearby Cities

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