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Is West Hollywood, California Safe?

Population 34,231 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, West Hollywood faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,353 per 100K.

West Hollywood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest HollywoodCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate391.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2246.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1353.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate553.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2247/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Hollywood

Violent crime in West Hollywood is close to the national average. The rate of 391.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2246.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,353 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Hollywood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,353
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft553
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How West Hollywood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Hollywood
391.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Hollywood
2246.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About West Hollywood Safety

Is West Hollywood safe?
Not especially. West Hollywood earns a D with a crime rate of 263.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West Hollywood?
263.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 391.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2246.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Hollywood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Hollywood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,353 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Hollywood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Hollywood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Hollywood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Hollywood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. West Hollywood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does West Hollywood compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. West Hollywood ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is West Hollywood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in West Hollywood?
Bad. A D grade and 263.8 per-thousand rate put West Hollywood below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Hollywood?
391.4 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (67), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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