Beverly Hills South, CA

Is Beverly Hills South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe4185

Medium3029

Low3613

Other6450

109 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape25

Child involved69

Assault8

Other18

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident reportedly slipped and fell near Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Units including Engine 42 and Rescue 42 responded.	Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a female with a mental illness was reported near the Starbucks at Purdue Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard.	Purdue Ave & Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	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).	Hillcrest Dr d, Los Angeles, CA 90008	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	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.	S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist near 3rd Street and Sycamore Avenue, with a traffic unit requested to respond with lights and sirens.	S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to several automatic fire alarms and small rubbish fires, including near Palms Boulevard, the 405 freeway by Getty Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, and South Main Street. One crew reported finding no problems and being unable to access a school location, and requested that school police be notified.	Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic collision near South La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles. One party was confirmed not involved, and traffic units later appeared to address a possible related collision near Sycamore.	S La Brea Ave & Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist was reported near South Sycamore Avenue and West 3rd Street in Los Angeles.	S Sycamore Ave & W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported family dispute near Pickford Street in Los Angeles involving a woman in a white van, described as approximately 39 years old.	Pickford St, Los Angeles, CA	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call reported for a patient boarding a train on the platform near Washington Blvd. First responders arrived but could not locate the patient at the initial address. Breathing difficulties were reported later. Ambulance response was canceled.	Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$5,566,732

Average Rent

$4,303

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Beverly Hills South is a densely urban neighborhood in Beverly Hills, CA, known for its walkability and older housing stock mostly built between 1940 and 1969.

The neighborhood is dominated by renter-occupied small to medium apartments and single-family homes, with a vacancy rate near the national median.

UrbanHighly WalkableRenter Dominant

Quick Facts

Walkability	One of the most walkable neighborhoods in America

Housing market and real estate character

Beverly Hills South features mostly renter-occupied apartments and single-family homes with a historic character.

Rental Occupancy	83.9% renter occupied
Housing Age	Mostly built between 1940 and 1969, some before 1940
Housing Type	Small to medium apartments and single-family homes

What buyers will notice right away

Most properties are renter occupied, making owner-occupancy rare.

Older homes contribute to the neighborhood's established feel.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a highly educated and professional population shaping its culture.

Highly Educated Residents — Three-quarters of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree.

Professional Workforce — Majority employed in executive, management, or professional roles.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.1%
Executive/Professional Employment	76.5%

Demographics

Bachelor's Degree Rate	75.1%
Executive/Professional Share	76.5%
Child Poverty Rate	9.1%
Income Level	Above average
Foreign Born Residents	43.8%
Top Ancestries	Iranian (14.9%), Russian (8.3%), English (6.7%), South American (6.4%)
Top Languages	English (53.5%), Spanish, Persian (14.0%), French, Japanese

Commute

Residents enjoy relatively short commutes with diverse transportation modes.

Beverly Hills South offers short commutes and high walkability, supporting convenient urban living.

Short Commutes — One-third of commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.

Walkability — Significant share walk to work, reflecting neighborhood design.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	57.6%
Walk to Work Rate	9.2%

Homes for sale near 90211

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$4,495,000

6 bd | 8 ba | 3,600 sqft

256 N Doheny Dr

Beverly Hills, CA, 90211