Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Safety Report
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Summary
Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 114 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $688K (-19.5% vs area average), median household income of $70K (-26.3% vs area average), population density of 11,446 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.14% (-2.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw in Los Angeles, CA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 114 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #81 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,055
Total Incidents
50.2
Monthly Average
#81 / 114
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (82 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 6. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Los Angeles, CA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-03 with 72 incidents, while 2024-07 saw the lowest activity at 13 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 50 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 21% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 21.7% of all incidents (229 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 18% (190 cases). The top three categories combined represent 57% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Los Angeles, CA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
11,445.76
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #55 of 114 neighborhoods
-0.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #89 of 114 neighborhoods
-2.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$688,293.05
average estimate
Ranks #64 of 114 neighborhoods
-19.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$69,843.1
average estimate
Ranks #80 of 114 neighborhoods
-26.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.