90021 Safety Report
ZIP • LOS ANGELES, CASummary
90021 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 103 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $668K (-27.5% vs area average), median household income of $66K (-31.3% vs area average), population density of 3,664 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.3% (-8.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 90021
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 90021 in Los Angeles, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This zip was compared against 103 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 zip in Los Angeles, CA.
Walking Safety
The crime density is 234.5% higher than the median for zips in the region. This area ranks #83 out of 103 zips analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,118
Total Incidents
93.2
Monthly Average
#83 / 103
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 90021 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (65 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 32. 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 90021 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 zip in Los Angeles experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like 90021 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 90021 is Assault | Assault With Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault, accounting for 22.9% of all incidents (256 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 19.4% (217 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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
3,663.88
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #92 of 103 zips
-70.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #95 of 102 zips
-8.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$668,479.29
average estimate
Ranks #67 of 100 zips
-27.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$65,966.87
average estimate
Ranks #77 of 99 zips
-31.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.