The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Atwater Village

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Atwater Village.

 

Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D+
Other Crime Grade
B

$8.39 million

Cost of Crime™ for Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,517 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Atwater Village in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Atwater Village ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of neighborhoods but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Atwater Village's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Atwater Village is 44.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Atwater Village Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Atwater Village varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest areas to 1 in 26 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA see the most incidents - about 206 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Atwater Village for 2025 is $8,394,735. This translates to approximately $640 per resident and $1,517 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Atwater Village. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Atwater Village Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA: $640
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Atwater Village is $640 per year, which is $175 more than the national average and $149 more than Los Angeles's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Atwater Village:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $856 more than in Atwater Village.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $440 less than in Atwater Village

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Atwater Village for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Atwater Village
Cost per Atwater Village Resident
Murder
$1.38 million
$105
Rape/Sexual Assault
$367,298
$28
Robbery
$509,469
$39
Assault
$1.74 million
$132
Kidnapping
$91,755
$7
Vehicle Theft
$1.89 million
$144
Burglary
$505,902
$39
Theft
$1.19 million
$91
Arson
$80,888
$6
Vandalism
$330,566
$25
Animal Cruelty
$2,422
$0
Drug Crimes
$261,256
$20
Identity Theft
$49,729
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$8,394,735
$640

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Atwater Village totals $11,629,437 ($886 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,024,172 ($1,526 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Atwater Village crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Atwater Village has 2, have the same problem. Of Atwater Village’s 13,126 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Atwater Village Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Atwater Village residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.609
Robbery
1.234
Rape
0.4615
Murder
0.0559
Total Violent Crime
6.360 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.50
Vehicle Theft
9.299
Burglary
4.249
Arson
0.2552
Total Property Crime
31.30 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1153
Drug Crimes
2.691
Vandalism
3.525
Identity Theft
0.4895
Animal Cruelty
0.0249
Total "Other" Rate
6.846 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Atwater Village is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Atwater Village.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
C-
C
D+
C-
B-
C
C+
B
C
B-
C
D+
D+
B-
C
C+
B-
C+
C+
B+
C+
B
C-
D+
D+
B
C+
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Atwater Village is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
B+
B+
D+
B
B
B+
A+
A+
B-
C+
C+
A+
A+
A+
A-
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
B
A
A
B
A+
A+
D-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Atwater Village is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Atwater Village schools on SchoolGrade

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