Crime alerts for Chinatown, Carthay, 13 other L.A. neighborhoods
Crime reports are up significantly for the latest week in 15 L.A. neighborhoods, according to an analysis of LAPD data by the Los Angeles Times’ Crime L.A. database.
Eight neighborhoods reported a significant increase in violent crime. Chinatown (A) was the most unusual, recording three reports compared with a weekly average of 0.9 over the last three months.
Carthay (I) topped the list of seven neighborhoods with property crime alerts. It recorded eight property crimes compared with its weekly average of 2.5 over the last three months.
Alerts are based on an analysis of crime reports for April 22–April 28, the most recent seven days for which data are available.
Violent crime up significantly
| Neighborhood | Average | Reports |
|---|---|---|
 Chinatown | 0.9 | 3 |
 Canoga Park | 3.4 | 6 |
 Harbor City | 1.0 | 3 |
 Van Nuys | 5.9 | 11 |
 Arleta | 1.4 | 5 |
 Northridge | 2.7 | 5 |
 Sherman Oaks | 1.5 | 5 |
 Westchester | 1.7 | 4 |
Property crime up significantly
| Neighborhood | Average | Reports |
|---|---|---|
 Carthay | 2.5 | 8 |
 Beverly Grove | 19.8 | 39 |
 Chatsworth | 18.5 | 27 |
 Panorama City | 27.6 | 41 |
 Larchmont | 3.6 | 8 |
 Rancho Park | 4.0 | 6 |
 Atwater Village | 4.5 | 8 |
What triggers a crime alert? Learn about the process in the FAQ for our crime database.
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