Sylmar Safety Report
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Summary
Sylmar has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 114 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $497K (-41.9% vs area average), median household income of $94K (-0.9% vs area average), population density of 6,776 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.64% (+3.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Sylmar
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Sylmar 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 #25 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
684
Total Incidents
57.0
Monthly Average
#25 / 114
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Sylmar show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (49 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 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 Sylmar reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-05 with 73 incidents, while 2023-12 saw the lowest activity at 42 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 57 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Sylmar tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Sylmar is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 25.4% of all incidents (174 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 18.4% (126 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
6,775.82
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #85 of 114 neighborhoods
-40.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #27 of 114 neighborhoods
+3.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$497,101.41
average estimate
Ranks #93 of 114 neighborhoods
-41.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$93,930.35
average estimate
Ranks #55 of 114 neighborhoods
-0.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.