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How much crime is reported in Los Angeles?

LAPD recorded 164,202 crime incidents from January through September 2026, 2.5% fewer than in the same months of 2025 (168,436).

Source:LAPD NIBRS data · Through Sep 2026Reported incidents; a month the data does not yet cover in full is left out of both years, because reports lag

Reported incidents in 2026 so far

Every incident in LAPD's NIBRS data since January 1, including the part of the current month already published, and whether each offense was against a person, property or society.

Source:LAPD NIBRS data · Updated Oct 13, 2026
165,309Incidents, 2026 year to date, including October so farJanuary–September: 164,202, against 168,436 in the same months of 2025 (−2.5%)
4,240Per 100,000 residents, year to date
45,290Against persons (27.4%)
86,176Against property (52.1%)
The rate

4,240 reported incidents per 100,000 residents so far in 2026, using the 2020 Census population of 3,898,747. This is a year-to-date count of LAPD NIBRS offenses as published, which run a few weeks behind, so it is not comparable to a full-year rate.

Geographic concentration

The top 5 of LAPD's 21 community police areas account for 31.7% of reported incidents year to date. Central has the most, at 14,461. Areas differ in population and size, so these are counts, not rates.

Person and property

Crimes against property are 52.1% of reported incidents year to date, and crimes against persons 27.4%. The rest are NIBRS “crimes against society” (for example, drug and weapons offenses) or incidents coded to more than one category.

Largest single area

Central accounts for 8.7% of reported incidents year to date. An even split across the 21 community police areas would be about 4.8% each.

Where incidents are reported

Incidents by LAPD community police area, year to date.

Incidents by LAPD area, 2026 year to date

Reported incidents in each community police area. Areas differ in population and size, so these are counts, not rates.

  1. Central14,461
  2. Rampart9,751
  3. Southwest9,643
  4. Olympic9,345
  5. 77th Street9,280
  6. Hollywood8,961
  7. N Hollywood8,648
  8. Newton8,548
  9. Pacific8,489
  10. Southeast7,722
Incidents by LAPD area, 2026 year to date
NameValue
Central14,461 incidents
Rampart9,751 incidents
Southwest9,643 incidents
Olympic9,345 incidents
77th Street9,280 incidents
Hollywood8,961 incidents
N Hollywood8,648 incidents
Newton8,548 incidents
Pacific8,489 incidents
Southeast7,722 incidents
Northeast7,266 incidents
Van Nuys7,052 incidents
Mission7,015 incidents
Topanga6,838 incidents
West Valley6,821 incidents
Wilshire6,576 incidents
Devonshire6,437 incidents
Harbor6,130 incidents
Hollenbeck5,767 incidents
West LA5,658 incidents
Foothill4,901 incidents

What is reported

The most common offense categories, and where each incident stands in LAPD's case status.

Most reported offenses, 2026

The 15 most reported NIBRS offense categories in 2026, year to date.

  1. 487(D)(1) - PC - F - Grand Theft Auto - GTA - 24011,680
  2. 594(B)(1) - PC - F - Vandalism ($400 Or More) - Felony - 29011,436
  3. 243(A) - PC - M - Battery On Person - Simple - 13B10,149
  4. 484(A) - PC - M - Petty Theft - All Other Larceny - 23H7,486
  5. 459 - PC - F - BFMV- Burglary From Motor Vehicle - 23F6,787
  6. 459.5(A) - PC - M - Petty Theft - Shoplifting - 23C6,216
  7. 487(A) - PC - F - Grand Theft - 23H5,408
  8. 487(A) - PC - F - TFMV -Grand Theft from Motor Vehicle (Over $950) - 23F5,224
  9. 273.5(A) - PC - F - IPV w/ Injury - Simple Assault - 13B4,822
  10. 211 - PC - F - Robbery - 1204,688
Most reported offenses, 2026
NameValue
487(D)(1) - PC - F - Grand Theft Auto - GTA - 24011,680 incidents
594(B)(1) - PC - F - Vandalism ($400 Or More) - Felony - 29011,436 incidents
243(A) - PC - M - Battery On Person - Simple - 13B10,149 incidents
484(A) - PC - M - Petty Theft - All Other Larceny - 23H7,486 incidents
459 - PC - F - BFMV- Burglary From Motor Vehicle - 23F6,787 incidents
459.5(A) - PC - M - Petty Theft - Shoplifting - 23C6,216 incidents
487(A) - PC - F - Grand Theft - 23H5,408 incidents
487(A) - PC - F - TFMV -Grand Theft from Motor Vehicle (Over $950) - 23F5,224 incidents
273.5(A) - PC - F - IPV w/ Injury - Simple Assault - 13B4,822 incidents
211 - PC - F - Robbery - 1204,688 incidents
245(A)(1) - PC - F - ADW w/Deadly Weapon - (Agg Assault Non-Firearm) - 13A4,546 incidents
530.5(A) - PC - F - Identity Theft - 26F4,316 incidents
459 - PC - F - Burglary - Residential - 2204,223 incidents
594(B)(2)(A) - PC - M - Vandalism Less Than $400 - Misd - 2904,125 incidents
243(E)(1) - PC - M - Intimate Partner Battery - Simple Assault - 13B3,893 incidents

Investigation status, 2026

Incidents by case status in LAPD's data, 2026 year to date.

  1. Investigation Continued81,692
  2. Open37,631
  3. City Attorney Review10,165
  4. Cleared by Arrest - CA Filed10,027
  5. Cleared by Arrest - DA Filed9,875
  6. Cleared Other - CA Reject4,473
  7. Cleared Other - DA Reject3,579
  8. Cleared Other - Exceptional3,143
  9. District Attorney Review2,275
  10. Cleared by Arrest - CA Hearing1,653
Investigation status, 2026
NameValue
Investigation Continued81,692 incidents
Open37,631 incidents
City Attorney Review10,165 incidents
Cleared by Arrest - CA Filed10,027 incidents
Cleared by Arrest - DA Filed9,875 incidents
Cleared Other - CA Reject4,473 incidents
Cleared Other - DA Reject3,579 incidents
Cleared Other - Exceptional3,143 incidents
District Attorney Review2,275 incidents
Cleared by Arrest - CA Hearing1,653 incidents
Offense concentration

The top 3 offense types (Grand Theft Auto - GTA, Vandalism ($400 Or More) -..., Battery On Person - Simple) make up 35% of the incidents in the 15 most-reported categories shown.

Arrest status

13.1% of 2026 incidents carry an arrest status in LAPD's data. Many recent cases are still under investigation, so this share changes as cases age; it is not the same as an FBI clearance rate.

Where incidents happen

The kind of place recorded on the incident report: streets, homes, parking lots and so on.

Where incidents happen, 2026 year to date

The 15 most common premise types recorded on incident reports.

  1. Street/Parkway40,065
  2. Residence / Home / Driveway16,215
  3. Apartment/Condominium/Townhouse15,565
  4. Parking Lot / Garage / Drop Lot10,698
  5. Sidewalk9,212
  6. Highway / Road / Alley / Street7,300
  7. Victim's Residence6,566
  8. Other Business5,155
  9. Single Family Home3,186
  10. Department / Discount Store2,486
Where incidents happen, 2026 year to date
NameValue
Street/Parkway40,065 incidents
Residence / Home / Driveway16,215 incidents
Apartment/Condominium/Townhouse15,565 incidents
Parking Lot / Garage / Drop Lot10,698 incidents
Sidewalk9,212 incidents
Highway / Road / Alley / Street7,300 incidents
Victim's Residence6,566 incidents
Other Business5,155 incidents
Single Family Home3,186 incidents
Department / Discount Store2,486 incidents
Vehicle, Passenger/Truck1,932 incidents
Clothing Store1,921 incidents
Park / Playground1,653 incidents
Restaurant1,591 incidents
Air / Bus / Train Terminal1,463 incidents

Month by month

Reported incidents per month, overall or for one offense type.

Monthly incidents

Reported incidents per month, LAPD NIBRS data from Jan 2025. Complete months only: the current month is left out because LAPD's data runs a few weeks behind.

Monthly incidents
PeriodValue
Jan 202518,297 incidents
Feb 202517,766 incidents
Mar 202519,262 incidents
Apr 202518,445 incidents
May 202519,724 incidents
Jun 202518,100 incidents
Jul 202519,245 incidents
Aug 202519,254 incidents
Sep 202518,343 incidents
Oct 202518,907 incidents
Nov 202517,787 incidents
Dec 202518,269 incidents
Jan 202618,323 incidents
Feb 202616,687 incidents
Mar 202618,755 incidents
Apr 202618,429 incidents
May 202618,572 incidents
Jun 202618,386 incidents
Jul 202619,373 incidents
Aug 202618,459 incidents
Sep 202617,218 incidents

Sources

LAPD NIBRS crime data, published by the Los Angeles Police Department on the City's open-data portal. Counts are reported incidents, not convictions.