Historic South-Central Safety Report
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Summary
Historic South-Central 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 $471K (-45.0% vs area average), median household income of $51K (-46.4% vs area average), population density of 18,745 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.34% (+2.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Historic South-Central
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Historic South-Central 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 #105 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
2,016
Total Incidents
96.0
Monthly Average
#105 / 114
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Historic South-Central show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (165 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 33. 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 Historic South-Central reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-10 with 150 incidents, while 2024-07 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 96 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 42% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Historic South-Central tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Historic South-Central is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 23.7% of all incidents (477 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault With Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault at 19.2% (387 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
18,745.32
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #18 of 114 neighborhoods
+63.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #37 of 114 neighborhoods
+2.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$470,652.35
average estimate
Ranks #99 of 114 neighborhoods
-45.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$50,801.6
average estimate
Ranks #109 of 114 neighborhoods
-46.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.