OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Mount Washington, Los Angeles?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Very low for Los Angeles
Reported crime around the center of Mount Washington is lower than in 68% of areas in Los Angeles, taking into account how many people are usually around. 13 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 Mount Washington.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 65% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Very low | lower than in 75% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | lower than in 63% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 56% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 58% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Very low, lower than in 78% of areas.
What gets reported here
- Simple assault: 3 (23%)
- Burglary: 2 (15%)
- Theft from vehicle: 2 (15%)
- Robbery: 1 (8%)
- Aggravated assault: 1 (8%)
Around Mount Washington
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Cypress Park Low
- Elysian Valley Low
- Glassell Park Low
- Highland Park Moderate
- Montecito Heights Low
- Rose Hill Low
- Lincoln Heights Moderate
- Silver Lake Heights 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.
Source: Los Angeles Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Sep 19, 2026.