Watts Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • LOS ANGELES, CASummary
Watts has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 114 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $376K (-56.0% vs area average), median household income of $49K (-48.4% vs area average), population density of 20,739 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.29% (+4.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Watts
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Watts 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #98 out of 114 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,361
Total Incidents
113.4
Monthly Average
#98 / 114
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Watts show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (90 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 10. 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 Watts 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 Watts tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Watts is Assault | Assault With Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault, accounting for 21.5% of all incidents (292 cases). This is followed by Assault | Battery - Simple Assault at 21.2% (289 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
20,739.1
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 114 neighborhoods
+81.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #8 of 114 neighborhoods
+4.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$375,970.31
average estimate
Ranks #113 of 114 neighborhoods
-56.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$48,891.63
average estimate
Ranks #111 of 114 neighborhoods
-48.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.