Is Canoga Park Northeast a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
205 Registered Offenders Nearby
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, radio traffic reports unknown female and male (male carrying a small child) seen near a residence on/near Clarendon St; a dark Jeep was reported parked in the driveway. Units advised to monitor for additional information. | Clarendon St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an unknown person with light hair carrying a small child on Clarendon Street in Los Angeles. The person is described as wearing a gray shirt and shorts, with a dark Jeep reportedly parked in a driveway nearby. | Clarendon St, Los Angeles, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a mental health incident involves a female around 30 years old at (number withheld) North Agrian Avenue, apartment (number withheld). | Adrian Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91306 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to an address near Haynes Street. The incident was coded as two with incident number 4828 and unit RD 2142. | Haynes St, West Hills, CA 91307 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported disturbance in the middle of the roadway near the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Vanowen Street by a 7-Eleven. Two suspects are mentioned, one described as a woman with black curly hair in a red shirt and the other as a bald person in a white shirt. | Vanowen St & De Soto Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91303 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded code 3 to a reported fight in the middle of the roadway near Vanowen Street and De Soto Avenue by a convenience store, involving at least two people with different clothing and hair descriptions. | Vanowen St & De Soto Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91303 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suicide attempt near Quakertown Avenue; units were assigned and responding Code 2 (non-emergency). | Quakertown Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible dog attack near Vanalden Avenue and Kent Terrace Street. The unleashed dog allegedly charged at the reporting party’s mother, who reportedly sustained visible injuries. The dog’s owner was described as a male in a gray long-sleeve shirt and black pants, with a broken leg. | Vanalden Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suicide attempt near Quakertown Ave. Subject described as an adult male, Black, about 6'2", wearing a tan sweatshirt and black shirt; clothing updated to blue jeans. | Quakertown Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible disturbance near Devonshire Street and Owensmouth Avenue involving a nude man in a wheelchair who was initially reported in the middle lanes of traffic and later observed on a nearby corner with a blanket and out of the street. | Owensmouth Ave & Devonshire St, Los Angeles, CA 91311 | Disturbance |
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Neighborhood Overview
Canoga Park Northeast is a densely urban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $701,657, less expensive than most California neighborhoods.
The housing stock is dominated by small apartments and high-rise complexes, with a very low vacancy rate of 2.1%, indicating strong demand.
Quick Facts
| Population Density | Densely Urban |
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Housing market and real estate character
Canoga Park Northeast features a highly renter-occupied market with mostly small apartments and high-rise buildings.
| Rental Occupancy | 95.7% renter occupied |
|---|---|
| Small Unit Share | 90.7% one or two bedroom units |
| Apartment Complex Share | 81.3% apartment complexes/high-rises |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood is college student friendly with diverse occupations and languages.
| Spanish Speaking Households | 56.2% |
|---|---|
| Tagalog Speakers | 4.5% |
| Children Below Poverty Line | 4.1% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Moderate income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 43.7% |
| Top Languages | Spanish, English, Tagalog |
| Top Ancestries | Mexican 40.4%, Asian 12.8%, South American 6.6%, English 3.7%, Irish 3.0% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes with a mix of driving alone, carpooling, and bus use.
Canoga Park Northeast offers short commutes with diverse transportation modes including carpool and bus.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 57.7% |
| Carpool Rate | 19.4% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 7.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Canoga Park Northeast?
The median home price is $701,657.
What languages are commonly spoken?
Spanish is most common, followed by English and Tagalog.
How long are typical commutes?
Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.