Van Nuys Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • LOS ANGELES, CASummary
Van Nuys has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 114 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $548K (-35.9% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-29.8% vs area average), population density of 12,381 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.26% (+3.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Van Nuys
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Van Nuys in Los Angeles, CA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #70 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
2,669
Total Incidents
222.4
Monthly Average
#70 / 114
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Van Nuys show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (174 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 41. 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Van Nuys is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 25.8% of all incidents (689 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 22.2% (592 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
12,381.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #47 of 114 neighborhoods
+8.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #16 of 114 neighborhoods
+3.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$548,273.05
average estimate
Ranks #84 of 114 neighborhoods
-35.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$66,551.18
average estimate
Ranks #84 of 114 neighborhoods
-29.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.