Downtown Safety Report
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Summary
Downtown has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 114 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $675K (-21.1% vs area average), median household income of $69K (-27.5% vs area average), population density of 12,087 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.42% (-7.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Downtown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Downtown in Los Angeles, CA receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #114 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
7,213
Total Incidents
601.1
Monthly Average
#114 / 114
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Downtown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (442 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 132. 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 Downtown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-12 with 710 incidents, while 2023-02 saw the lowest activity at 502 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 601 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Downtown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Downtown is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 26.1% of all incidents (1886 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault With Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault at 16.3% (1174 cases). The top three categories combined represent 58% 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
12,087.48
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #52 of 114 neighborhoods
+5.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #105 of 114 neighborhoods
-7.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$674,868.83
average estimate
Ranks #67 of 114 neighborhoods
-21.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$68,757.83
average estimate
Ranks #81 of 114 neighborhoods
-27.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.