Montecito Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • LOS ANGELES, CASummary
Montecito Heights has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 114 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $649K (-24.1% vs area average), median household income of $99K (+4.1% vs area average), population density of 7,226 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.48% (+4.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Montecito Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Montecito Heights in Los Angeles, CA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #24 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
160
Total Incidents
13.3
Monthly Average
#24 / 114
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Montecito Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (13 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Montecito Heights 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 Montecito Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Montecito Heights is Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms), accounting for 26.9% of all incidents (43 cases). This is followed by Assault | Battery - Simple Assault at 23.8% (38 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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
7,225.9
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #82 of 114 neighborhoods
-36.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #15 of 114 neighborhoods
+4.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$649,334.22
average estimate
Ranks #71 of 114 neighborhoods
-24.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$98,724.69
average estimate
Ranks #47 of 114 neighborhoods
+4.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.