Crime & Safety Report for 257 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Review crime and safety information near 257 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$2,995,000 | 5 bd | 3 ba | 3,631 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 36738 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 257 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

500 Registered Offenders Nearby
126 Rape
314 Child Involved
55 Assault
77 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GARZA, ELOY RAMIREZ

60 years old

303 EAST 5TH ST LOS ANGELES, CA, 90013
4.4 Medium
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RAY, TYRONE

47 years old

Rapist

246 S KENMORE AVE LOS ANGELES, CA, 90004
1.1 Medium
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SYKES, RODRICK ANTHONY

53 years old

Child Involved

426 N ALEXANDRIA AVE LOS ANGELES, CA, 90004
1.2 Medium
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TZUL, EMILIO

44 years old

Child Involved

239 SOUTH MANHATTAN PL LOS ANGELES, CA, 90004
0.3 High
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VALDEZ, DAVID PADILLA

56 years old

Child Involved

4114 ROSEWOOD AVE LOS ANGELES, CA, 90004
1.4 Medium

36738 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

36738 Crime & Incidents by Severity
9493 Severe
6468 Medium
7184 Low
13593 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:24 PM

W Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a potential medical emergency involving an ambulance battery call with a suspect near West Vernon Avenue with fire department staging nearby.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 10:19 PM

Hillcrest Dr d, Los Angeles, CA 90008

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of possible child abuse at an apartment near Hillcrest Dr. A 16-year-old male is mentioned in the dispatch; the suspect description is unclear from the audio (appears to reference a Black female, but wording conflicts).

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:17 PM

W 8th St & S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Alvarado Street and 8th Street, with units also checking the area around 6th Street and Alvarado.

Fire

07/16/2026 10:16 PM

Valley St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible rubbish fire near the intersection of Broadway and Valley Street in Los Angeles.

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:14 PM

S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding Code 3 to a reported traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near 3rd Street and Sycamore Avenue in Los Angeles.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Charles H. Kim Elementary0.5 mi
Wilshire Park Elementary0.6 mi
Cahuenga Elementary0.6 mi
Wilton Place Elementary0.7 mi
Magnolia Science Academy 60.8 mi
Van Ness Avenue Elementary0.8 mi
Harvard Elementary0.9 mi
Third Street Elementary1.1 mi
Alexandria Avenue Elementary1.1 mi
John Burroughs Middle1.2 mi
UCLA Community K-121.2 mi
Hobart Boulevard Elementary1.3 mi
Vista Horizon Global Academy1.3 mi
Los Angeles High School of the Arts1.3 mi
School for the Visual Arts and Humanities1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 257 S Van Ness Ave in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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