Echo Park Safety Report
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Summary
Echo Park has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 114 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $859K (+0.5% vs area average), median household income of $86K (-9.8% vs area average), population density of 14,077 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.44% (+0.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Echo Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Echo Park 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #73 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
747
Total Incidents
35.6
Monthly Average
#73 / 114
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Echo Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (64 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 5. 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 Echo Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-06 with 61 incidents, while 2024-05 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 36 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 48% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Echo Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Echo Park is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 23.6% of all incidents (176 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 22.5% (168 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
14,077.45
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #34 of 114 neighborhoods
+22.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #60 of 114 neighborhoods
+0.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$859,442.1
average estimate
Ranks #39 of 114 neighborhoods
+0.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$85,517.58
average estimate
Ranks #61 of 114 neighborhoods
-9.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.