Chinatown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • LOS ANGELES, CASummary
Chinatown has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 114 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $599K (-29.9% vs area average), median household income of $82K (-13.2% vs area average), population density of 13,655 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.98% (+1.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Chinatown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #96 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
590
Total Incidents
49.2
Monthly Average
#96 / 114
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Chinatown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (40 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 Chinatown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 0 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Chinatown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Chinatown is Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms), accounting for 18% of all incidents (106 cases). This is followed by Assault | Battery - Simple Assault at 17.3% (102 cases). The top three categories combined represent 51% 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
13,654.82
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #36 of 114 neighborhoods
+19.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #53 of 114 neighborhoods
+1.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$599,464.29
average estimate
Ranks #74 of 114 neighborhoods
-29.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$82,308.63
average estimate
Ranks #69 of 114 neighborhoods
-13.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.