90048 Safety Report
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Summary
90048 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 103 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.40M (+52.0% vs area average), median household income of $106K (+10.8% vs area average), population density of 11,800 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.64% (-3.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 90048
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 90048 in Los Angeles, CA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. 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
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #70 out of 103 zips analyzed.
672
Total Incidents
32.0
Monthly Average
#70 / 103
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 90048 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (51 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 90048 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2023-11 with 58 incidents, while 2024-06 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this zip in Los Angeles experiences approximately 32 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 52% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like 90048 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 90048 is Assault | Battery - Simple Assault, accounting for 30.5% of all incidents (205 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Vandalism - Felony ($400 & Over, All Church Vandalisms) at 22.8% (153 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
11,799.51
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #46 of 103 zips
-3.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #84 of 102 zips
-3.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,401,492.98
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 100 zips
+52.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$106,422.76
average estimate
Ranks #37 of 99 zips
+10.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.