Crime per Capita in Watts
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Watts.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
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B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$26.1 million
Cost of Crime™ for Watts, Los Angeles, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $2,315 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Watts 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 Watts, Los Angeles, CA Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Watts ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of neighborhoods but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Watts's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Watts is 31.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Watts Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Watts varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the south areas to 1 in 40 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Watts, Los Angeles, CA see the most incidents - about 211 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 103 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Watts, Los Angeles, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Watts for 2025 is $26,093,670. This translates to approximately $626 per resident and $2,315 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.5% of the median household income in Watts. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Watts Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Watts, Los Angeles, CA: | $626 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Watts is $626 per year, which is $162 more than the national average and $136 more than Los Angeles's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Watts:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $870 more than in Watts.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $426 less than in Watts
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Watts for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Watts |
Cost per Watts Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$9.40 million |
$226 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.11 million |
$27 |
Robbery |
$1.55 million |
$37 |
Assault |
$4.89 million |
$117 |
Kidnapping |
$280,382 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$3.54 million |
$85 |
Burglary |
$802,141 |
$19 |
Theft |
$2.70 million |
$65 |
Arson |
$153,600 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$894,376 |
$21 |
Animal Cruelty |
$4,875 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$669,221 |
$16 |
Identity Theft |
$92,640 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$26,093,670 |
$626 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Watts, 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 Watts totals $69,627,126 ($1,671 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $95,720,796 ($2,298 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 Watts 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 northwest 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 Watts has 6, have the same problem. Of Watts’s 41,661 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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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 Watts residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.087 |
Robbery |
1.186 |
Rape |
0.4397 |
Murder |
0.1201 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.832 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.52 |
Vehicle Theft |
5.491 |
Burglary |
2.123 |
Arson |
0.1527 |
Total Property Crime |
20.28 (B-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1110 |
Drug Crimes |
2.172 |
Vandalism |
3.005 |
Identity Theft |
0.2873 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0158 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.591 (B+) |
Individual Watts Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Watts is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Watts.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | D+ | C | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
C+ | C- | C | |
B+ | B- | B | |
C+ | D+ | C | |
C | D | C | |
C+ | D+ | C | |
C- | D | C- | |
C- | D | D+ | |
D | F | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Watts is lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D+ | D+ | |
A | A | A | |
F | F | F | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
A- | A- | A- | |
A- | A | A | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
C- | D | D | |
D | C | C |
Considering only the crime rate, Watts is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Watts, Los Angeles, CA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Watts schools on SchoolGrade
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