University Park Safety Report
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Summary
University Park 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 $743K (-13.1% vs area average), median household income of $33K (-65.1% vs area average), population density of 20,410 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.78% (-9.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for University Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, University Park 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #99 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
579
Total Incidents
48.3
Monthly Average
#99 / 114
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in University Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (44 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 University Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-08 with 80 incidents, while 2023-06 saw the lowest activity at 35 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Los Angeles experiences approximately 48 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 17% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like University Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in University Park is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 27.1% of all incidents (157 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault With Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault at 14.9% (86 cases). The top three categories combined represent 54% 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
20,410.41
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #11 of 114 neighborhoods
+78.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #111 of 114 neighborhoods
-9.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$743,033.54
average estimate
Ranks #52 of 114 neighborhoods
-13.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$33,063.23
average estimate
Ranks #114 of 114 neighborhoods
-65.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.