Is it okay to walk in Pacoima, Los Angeles?

Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026

Moderate for Los Angeles

Reported crime around the center of Pacoima is higher than in 71% of areas in Los Angeles, taking into account how many people are usually around. 105 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 Pacoima.

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The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Los Angeles
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Moderate	higher than in 75% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Low	lower than in 63% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 50% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Moderate	higher than in 81% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 69% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Moderate, higher than in 72% of areas.

Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.

What gets reported here

Simple assault: 26 (25%)
Vandalism: 13 (12%)
Vehicle theft: 12 (11%)
Drug offense: 11 (10%)
Theft from vehicle: 10 (10%)

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

Around Pacoima

The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.

Pacoima Neighborhood Council Moderate
Arleta Low
Mission Hills Moderate
Panorama City Moderate
Sylmar Low
North Hills Very low
Sun Valley Moderate
Lake View Terrace Low

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.