Is it okay to walk in Jefferson, Los Angeles?

Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026

High for Los Angeles

Reported crime around the center of Jefferson is higher than in 95% of areas in Los Angeles, taking into account how many people are usually around. 447 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Jefferson.

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By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Los Angeles
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	High	higher than in 94% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	High	higher than in 94% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	High	higher than in 92% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Very high	higher than in 98% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): High, higher than in 94% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Very high, higher than in 95% of areas.

Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.

What gets reported here

Shoplifting: 129 (29%)
Simple assault: 76 (17%)
Aggravated assault: 42 (9%)
Theft from vehicle: 37 (8%)
Vehicle theft: 30 (7%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around Jefferson

The areas right next to it range from moderate to very high.

Historic South-Central High
University Park High
Fashion District Very high
Nevin High
South Park High
South Park Very high
Exposition Park Very high
Central-Alameda Moderate

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within Los Angeles. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.