Located in the South Los Angeles area, the zip code 90044 has a higher than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is 65.9, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in 90044 is 68.6, almost double the US average of 35.4. This high rate of crime is a major concern for residents and law enforcement in the area. The context of South Los Angeles being a historically disadvantaged and low-income community, coupled with a lack of resources and opportunities, may be contributing factors to the crime in this specific zip code. Efforts are being made to address and reduce the crime rate in 90044 through community outreach programs and increased police presence. However, it is clear that more work needs to be done in order to improve the safety and well-being of the individuals living in this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Los Angeles (zip 90044) violent crime is 65.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Los Angeles (zip 90044) property crime is 68.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Los Angeles, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hawthorne, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hawthorne, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.