Is Los Angeles Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Los Angeles

Overall LA is as safe as most major cities. The biggest issue is more likely to be property theft from a vehicle. Certain areas (Skid Row, downtown LA, North Hollywood, etc) are worth avoiding both during the day and at night. These areas are unlikely to be attacked/kidnapped type of unsafe, but the have your stuff stolen/encounter erratic and unpredictable behavior type of unsafe.

Certain areas in LA are totally safe but others are the opposite. Tricky thing about it is you can be in a safe area then half a mile down it’s “ghetto” and unsafe. Definitely ask a local before ever booking anything.

I live in DTLA in South Park, which is a pretty safe area. The areas of downtown away from Skid Row are fairly safe, however I would recommend not walking alone at night if you’re a female and/or a less confident traveler.

It is a fun city but you need to be careful not to travel in the unsafe area! My family disliked being downtown near skid row, as there were so many homeless people. It is recommended to use your travel gut feeling and always check your surroundings.

Los Angeles is a very big city with each area of town having its own characteristics - as a woman, I have always taken the public transit by myself, and while I have encountered harassment while riding trains and buses or walking in the streets, I am largely not concerned for my physical safety as I move around the city. As with anywhere, being self-possessed and aware is key, but Los Angeles will also care for you in many ways - as both a local and traveler!

As a local, I think Los Angeles is moderately safe overall. I exercise caution as it gets dark, but aside from that and a few areas of the city, I feel okay commuting around the city. The metro system can be a little sketchy depending where you’re headed to.

Depending on the area you’re in it really varies. I wouldn’t walk alone in DTLA or North Hollywood at night but areas like Burbank or Silverlake are pretty safe. The bus system is safe but I would be careful on the metro. I mostly haven’t had safety issues living here for a year and a half but there are a lot of public mental health issues so you just have to watch your surroundings.

Los Angeles is safe depending on what pocket of a neighborhood you live in. For example, East Hollywood is not safe, Downtown LA is not safe, especially at night. Venice beach isn’t that safe anymore as well

Los Angeles is unfortunately not super safe for solo traveling. But it can be navigated by making sure you are out during the day and if you go out at night having a buddy. You are more likely to have issues on public transit at night and in the clubs especially if you are alone. I’ve lived here for 7 years and have seen a lot of issues but if you are used to USA it’s not too bad - if you are from a safer country it may be a bit intimidating. I have plenty of tips so you can always ask

Safety largely depends on location. Most places you would want to visit are very safe even late at night - West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice - all extremely safe as long as you take simple precautions.

Solo travel

LA is expensive and big. I stayed in a hostel in Santa Monica, it is cool being so close to the water and also fairly closer to The Getty and Hammer museum which are both free. The Getty gives you a beautiful view of the city and is nice to be there when the sun sets. LA seems like an interesting lace and too many different neighbours to determine safety. I felt safe in the places I was in and felt safe alone travelling on public transit.

Couple travel

It is a city that you have to be careful depending on the area. Unfortunately there are a lot of people with mental problems on the streets. Food is expensive. There are many burrito places that are very good.