Living in or staying in Wildasin, Los Angeles

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Wildasin

A working-class residential pocket in South Los Angeles, marked by single-family bungalows, modest apartment complexes, and neighborhood corner markets. Daily life is community-oriented, but commercial activity is centered mostly on busy arterial corridors like Florence Avenue and Western Avenue.

Good for

• budget travelers
• drivers

Less suited to

• first-time visitors
• luxury travelers
• nightlife seekers
• quiet seekers

Watch out for

• The LAPD 77th Street Division records elevated rates of violent crime and gang-related incidents compared to the Los Angeles city average, requiring extra caution on foot.
• Street lighting on smaller residential side streets can be inconsistent, making walking alone late at night inadvisable.
• Property crimes, including catalytic converter theft and vehicle break-ins, are common along major residential streets and near commercial blocks.

Sources

• 2023 Homicide Report
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2023)
• Eviction Risk in Wildasin, Los Angeles