Koreatown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • LOS ANGELES, CASummary
Koreatown has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 114 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $845K (-1.2% vs area average), median household income of $53K (-44.2% vs area average), population density of 38,302 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.13% (-2.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Koreatown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Koreatown 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #112 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
3,662
Total Incidents
305.2
Monthly Average
#112 / 114
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Koreatown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (214 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 42. 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 Koreatown 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 Koreatown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Koreatown is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 22.4% of all incidents (822 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 17.2% (631 cases). The top three categories combined represent 57% 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
38,301.58
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 114 neighborhoods
+234.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #90 of 114 neighborhoods
-2.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$844,615.91
average estimate
Ranks #42 of 114 neighborhoods
-1.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$52,881.62
average estimate
Ranks #107 of 114 neighborhoods
-44.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.