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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$29.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,160 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Westwood 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 Westwood, Los Angeles, CA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Westwood ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of neighborhoods but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Westwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Westwood is 34.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westwood Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westwood varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the central areas to 1 in 39 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Westwood, Los Angeles, CA see the most incidents - about 587 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 39 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Westwood for 2025 is $29,367,554. This translates to approximately $514 per resident and $1,160 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Westwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Westwood Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Westwood, Los Angeles, CA:	$514
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA:	$1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir:	$200
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westwood is $514 per year, which is $50 more than the national average and $23 more than Los Angeles's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Westwood:

In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $982 more than in Westwood.
In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $314 less than in Westwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Westwood for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Westwood	Cost per Westwood Resident
Murder	$7.09 million	$124
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.83 million	$32
Robbery	$1.97 million	$35
Assault	$4.85 million	$85
Kidnapping	$395,413	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3.82 million	$67
Burglary	$2.07 million	$36
Theft	$4.92 million	$86
Arson	$364,068	$6
Vandalism	$881,174	$15
Animal Cruelty	$12,089	$0
Drug Crimes	$948,180	$17
Identity Theft	$205,736	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$29,367,554	$514

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westwood, 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 Westwood totals $58,099,872 ($1,016 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $87,467,427 ($1,530 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 Westwood 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 south 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 Westwood has 16, have the same problem. Of Westwood’s 57,163 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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Westwood 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 Westwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.953
Robbery	1.098
Rape	0.5274
Murder	0.0660
Total Violent Crime	4.644 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.64
Vehicle Theft	4.319
Burglary	3.993
Arson	0.2637
Total Property Crime	25.21 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1141
Drug Crimes	2.242
Vandalism	2.158
Identity Theft	0.4650
Animal Cruelty	0.0286
Total "Other" Rate	5.008 (A-)

Individual Westwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA	C	D+	D+
Century City, Los Angeles, CA	D-	D	F
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	B	B-	B-
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	C	D+	D+
Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA	C+	B-	C-
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	C	D+	C-
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	B-	C	C
Clarkdale, Culver City, CA	C-	C-	D+
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	C-	D+	D+
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA	D	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Westwood is similar 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
Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL	B	B	B
Yorkville, Manhattan, NY	B+	D+	D+
Woodward Park, Fresno, CA	A-	B+	B+
Woodside, Queens, NY	A	B+	B+
Winnetka Heights, Dallas, TX	B+	B-	B-
Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY	B+	B-	B-
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA	D-	D-	D-
Westchester, Los Angeles, CA	B	C+	C+
Westchase, Houston, TX	D	D	D
West Ridge, Chicago, IL	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Westwood is as safe as 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 Westwood, Los Angeles, CA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Westwood schools on SchoolGrade

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