Violent Crime per Capita in West Los Angeles
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 West Los Angeles residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
D+ |
D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$15.8 million
Cost of Crime™ for West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $844 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in West Los Angeles 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.
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West Los Angeles ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of neighborhoods but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to West Los Angeles's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in West Los Angeles is 6.709 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Los Angeles residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Los Angeles varies by area - ranging from 1 in 111 in the northeast areas to 1 in 204 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA see the most incidents - about 69 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 21 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The total projected cost of crime in West Los Angeles for 2025 is $15,801,373. This translates to approximately $344 per resident and $844 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in West Los Angeles. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in West Los Angeles Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: | $344 |
|---|---|
| Downtown San Francisco, San Fr: | $824 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $82 |
| California: | $264 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Los Angeles is $344 per year, which is $85 more than the national average and $80 more than Los Angeles's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Los Angeles:
- In Downtown San Francisco, San Fr, crime costs $824 per person, which is $480 more than in West Los Angeles.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $82 per person, which is $261 less than in West Los Angeles
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Los Angeles for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Los Angeles |
Cost per West Los Angeles Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$6.10 million |
$133 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.46 million |
$32 |
Robbery |
$1.98 million |
$43 |
Assault |
$6.26 million |
$136 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$15,801,373 |
$344 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in West Los Angeles, 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 West Los Angeles totals $50,127,156 ($1,091 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $65,928,528 ($1,434 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the West Los Angeles violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 west part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 West Los Angeles has 20, have the same problem. Of West Los Angeles’s 45,960 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 violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Los Angeles residents in a standard year.
West Los Angeles Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Los Angeles residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.744 |
Robbery |
1.369 |
Rape |
0.5254 |
Murder |
0.0706 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.709 (D+) |
Individual West Los Angeles Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in West Los Angeles is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to West Los Angeles.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D | F | |
C | D+ | C- | |
C- | C- | D+ | |
C+ | C+ | C | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
B- | C | C | |
C | C | D+ | |
C- | D | D+ | |
D | D- | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
West Los Angeles is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C | D | D | |
A | A | A | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B- | B- | |
D | D | D | |
C- | D | D | |
D- | F | F | |
D | D- | D- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, West Los Angeles is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.
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