Carthay Safety Report
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Summary
Carthay has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 114 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.52M (+78.0% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+26.3% vs area average), population density of 9,865 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.03% (-6.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Carthay
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Carthay 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #83 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
193
Total Incidents
9.2
Monthly Average
#83 / 114
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Carthay show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 9:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Carthay reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-11 with 19 incidents, while 2024-08 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 9 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 54% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Carthay tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Carthay is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 29.5% of all incidents (57 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 25.4% (49 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
9,865.15
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #65 of 114 neighborhoods
-13.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #102 of 114 neighborhoods
-6.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,522,669.7
average estimate
Ranks #11 of 114 neighborhoods
+78.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$119,706.15
average estimate
Ranks #23 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.