Top 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California.

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  • Top 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California.
    What is going on everyone? Are you thinking about moving to California? Do you want to know which neighborhoods you should avoid? Did you know most of the neighborhoods you should avoid in the United States are in Los Angeles? Maybe, not that bad, but, Los Angeles has more than most major cities in the United States.
    Most dangerous neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
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  • @jesseholguin4482
    @jesseholguin4482 3 роки тому +3109

    When you visit L.A. , you have to treat it like hiking in the wild . "Stay on populated paths , and don't wonder off" your welcome

  • @Luscious3174
    @Luscious3174 3 роки тому +1406

    Take what this guy says with a MASSIVE grain of salt. I get more freaked out driving along Alameda at night than I do walking around Little Tokyo during the day. Completely missed Skid Row, Boyle Heights, Macarthur Park, San Pedro. Heck even Long Beach has it's shady areas. Anybody who has lived in LA the last 20 years will know this stuff.

    • @REIGNOFYAHAWASHI
      @REIGNOFYAHAWASHI 3 роки тому +72

      Anything south of Pico is worse than little Tokyo 😂

    • @jasonwill5949
      @jasonwill5949 3 роки тому +39

      Yeah your list is more accurate. I’ve been through all those places. Sometimes safe areas are defined by which block you are on or drive through.

    • @shrayesraman5192
      @shrayesraman5192 2 роки тому +22

      Also parts of the valley is mad sus. West adams is chill too

    • @DJ-ep2dc
      @DJ-ep2dc 2 роки тому +26

      San Pedro & LB arent LA...like he said in the beggining when he talked about compton....hes Doin LA not surrounding cities

    • @shrayesraman5192
      @shrayesraman5192 2 роки тому +3

      @@DJ-ep2dc P sure the valley is in LA.

  • @stoicsage9989
    @stoicsage9989 2 роки тому +223

    I lived in LA for 10 years. “The numbers don’t lie,” you said. What is missing in your video is that not ALL CRIMES are reported to the police. The business owners in Chinatown and Little Tokyo, which borders each other, DO REPORT the crimes more so than the other neighborhoods that you covered.
    So while you’re correct that the numbers don’t lie, one cannot trust the official numbers due to the incomplete reporting.
    This doesn’t mean that Chinatown and Little Tokyo are safe. It just means that the other neighborhoods are even MORE dangerous than their numbers are telling.

    • @chrissmalley83
      @chrissmalley83 2 роки тому +17

      The statistics are skewed further because "per capita" is dividing the crime only into the number of residents. Divide crimes into residents *and visitors* and Little Tokyo and Chinatown would fall off the list entirely.
      People visit Little Tokyo. Anyone in Crenshaw lives in Crenshaw.

    • @dragonfury7512
      @dragonfury7512 Рік тому

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    • @mondolarmayhem8690
      @mondolarmayhem8690 Рік тому +1

      Nice one Bro,wisdom is Better than sacrifice

    • @jaliaskilo
      @jaliaskilo Рік тому +5

      Chinatown is safe!!! Period.

    • @erics3527
      @erics3527 Рік тому +2

      Yeah I do photography for fun at night and china town has always been chill

  • @brianchristopher4666
    @brianchristopher4666 Рік тому +25

    As a former rideshare driver in LA for several years, I'll ad that you're much more likely to run into weirdness at night in bad areas rather than the day, where fools are sleeping in late late

  • @Leoleeartvideos
    @Leoleeartvideos 3 роки тому +1471

    Are we forgetting "Skid Row"? maybe that's why Little Tokyo is so high on the list, It's just a few blocks away...!

    • @Twirble
      @Twirble 3 роки тому +74

      Leo Lee That is what I was thinking; I was surprised Skid Row was not on the list: but then I wonder how often people call the police there.

    • @theghosttiger1446
      @theghosttiger1446 3 роки тому +26

      Don't forget those Ninjas.

    • @Mickey_McD
      @Mickey_McD 3 роки тому +21

      I was thinking the same thing, but Chinatown is #1 and is not next to Skid Row, so I guess the whole area is just dangerous.

    • @lisaknottsberryfan7982
      @lisaknottsberryfan7982 3 роки тому +24

      The fashion District hires their own enforcement.

    • @ReSliSt
      @ReSliSt 3 роки тому +95

      Little Tokyo feels incredibly safe, except for the occasional crazy homeless person, it must be because of proximity to Skid Row.

  • @BoogyWoogyCreep
    @BoogyWoogyCreep 3 роки тому +619

    I made it to 52 years old so far and have never had an issue in most of these neighborhoods. I haven't been to them all but live by what my father always told me. "You go looking for trouble, you'll find it".

    • @andreasnorberg3981
      @andreasnorberg3981 2 роки тому +6

      Well it also depends on how you look too if you wanna go to a certain area

    • @Will-nb8qk
      @Will-nb8qk 2 роки тому

      Are you still kickin it?

    • @frostyjim2633
      @frostyjim2633 2 роки тому

      Your father always told me what corner your mother was working

    • @BoogyWoogyCreep
      @BoogyWoogyCreep 2 роки тому

      @@frostyjim2633 Probably. It was only a block down from your mom's corner.

    • @josep1001001
      @josep1001001 2 роки тому +5

      what do all these neighborhoods have in common? mmmhhhhhhhh....

  • @1.gatuquan
    @1.gatuquan Рік тому +12

    I remembered visiting my friends whose family used to live in El Monte. Don't remember the neighborhood but that place looked pretty rough as well.

  • @chicagomade3198
    @chicagomade3198 Рік тому +56

    Thank you for saying this. As a Chicagoan that moved to LA five years ago all I hear about is how bad Chicago is, I am from the worst area that Chicago has, and I have been to the worst areas of LA, but the description of what you said was spot on. especially about what you say about the past of LA. I miss my city but my wife could not deal with Chicago cold, so for Love I moved and married her. Good people in LA and Chicago.

    • @twhite3850
      @twhite3850 10 місяців тому +1

      Skid Row and East Downtown near 7th Street was the scariest place I've ever been to. One street was covered with trash, with a huge tent city that migrated to the actual street.

    • @Anon54387
      @Anon54387 Місяць тому

      Lawndale in Chicago has twice the murder rate of Honduras. There are some very frightening areas of Chicago.

  • @kylengkyleng
    @kylengkyleng 3 роки тому +1593

    I live in LA over 35 years. I dont think China Town and Little Tokyo are most dangerous than South Los Angeles areas.

    • @MACUR-kz8ls
      @MACUR-kz8ls 2 роки тому +15

      New york and chicago was more dangerus in 1920 1930 1940 today is los angeles.

    • @iceman1272
      @iceman1272 2 роки тому +27

      Maybe because the light is always shed on South LA not the Asian towns. It’s called propaganda

    • @dom8ter69
      @dom8ter69 2 роки тому +64

      I agree i grew up in so central so to me Chinatown and lil Tokyo were nothing like my hood

    • @pastsubstance2930
      @pastsubstance2930 2 роки тому +48

      @@dom8ter69 I think it's based on reported assault so the numbers may be skewed. Assaults do occur here and there in South central constantly but may not be reported compared to people, especially tourists, walking around Chinatown or LittleTokyo

    • @Sprite_525
      @Sprite_525 2 роки тому +111

      It’s because Skid Row is close to China Town and Little Tokyo. Skid row is truly the craziest place in the country, but it’s not literally a city/town. So the nearby areas that are official , they get the crime stats of skid row. There’s a bleed-over effect. Simple.

  • @guoanwen1981
    @guoanwen1981 2 роки тому +528

    As someone who was born and raised in these neighborhoods, my elementary school was South Park elementary. It's a badge of honor that I survived the LA Hoods. But I'll also say, not everyone is a victim. 1) if you don't get involved with the street life and unlawful actives then you're less likely to be a 'victim' of a crime. 2) Don't walk around looking scared then you make yourself a target. 3) Common sense, be aware of your surrounding and yes don't walk around in unfamiliar places at night. 4) MInd yo business. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Snitches' get stiches. Cops come questioning you about crime, you may feel the urge to "Do the right thing" and be a good witness report everything to the cops. But once the cops are gone aint nobody gonna protect you from those you snitched on. Now you made yourself the next target.
    ***STORY TIME: Once locked my keys in the car, it was late night past 2 am needed to drive home. After an hour of trying AAA failed to unlock my car. I saw a lone person walking the dark streets looking into cars to break in and steal the stereo system. I asked him if he could help me with my locked keys. He said yea, pulled a slim jim out of his sleeve and opened the my car in under 10 seconds. Then he looked at me and was excited that I remembered him! I was confused at first, but turned out he was my 2nd grade classmate (South Park elementary) now in our early 20s. We chatted a bit, then he said he needed to get back to work and told me to let him know if I was ever in the market for a car stereo system. That was the last time I saw him. (TRUE STORY)

    • @lawriefoster5587
      @lawriefoster5587 Рік тому +25

      Now THAT is city llife!!

    • @jkmarshall3553
      @jkmarshall3553 Рік тому +20

      I love that story!

    • @guoanwen1981
      @guoanwen1981 Рік тому +3

      @@jkmarshall3553 Thank you. :)

    • @rojoknight
      @rojoknight Рік тому +5

      Like I said in a post on this site. Just a small percentage of the people are criminal or so called low lifes.

    • @theevilempire6935
      @theevilempire6935 Рік тому

      Damm liar none of that shit happened

  • @0UtLAwSCuMFUcK
    @0UtLAwSCuMFUcK Рік тому +1

    Thank you, for your services. And all the great vids.

  • @johnborough7067
    @johnborough7067 Рік тому +2

    It's great how you promote the small businesses in this video. There's a lot of hardworking people in these parts of LA!

  • @EduardoLopez-sw4fv
    @EduardoLopez-sw4fv 2 роки тому +750

    I'm from Tijuana México, so L.A. is a safe place too me 😀

    • @micoiceberg4499
      @micoiceberg4499 2 роки тому +52

      Mexico is very different n scary

    • @EduardoLopez-sw4fv
      @EduardoLopez-sw4fv 2 роки тому +37

      @@micoiceberg4499 every day in the city if tijuana from 6 to 8 murders so is like 40 murder per week in tijuana it's a shm, because I love My city and wanna leave in peace

    • @brothertspoon5899
      @brothertspoon5899 2 роки тому +26

      Tj is dangerous because it's not in America so it's easier to commit crimes out there than in US

    • @roaringrasta7077
      @roaringrasta7077 2 роки тому +12

      Don't feel to comfortable like that they out here to haha ...

    • @alexsmart5452
      @alexsmart5452 2 роки тому +6

      In the 90s it Was safe for tourist when the AFO was in charge. At least around Revolution Ave. They had crime on lockdown.. For the most part.

  • @fios4me
    @fios4me 3 роки тому +835

    This guy is delirious! I am familiar with every neighborhood on the list and in the real world Watts, Crenshaw and So. Central are far worse than Little Tokyo and China town.

    • @wintersummer8215
      @wintersummer8215 3 роки тому +92

      lmao yeah I agree. I'm from L.A. and both Little Tokyo and Chinatown are so safe unless you are a dumb ass

    • @baramis575
      @baramis575 3 роки тому +41

      He has statistics tho.. the crimes we don’t get to see with our own eyes.

    • @creoletatted8790
      @creoletatted8790 3 роки тому +25

      Stats don’t lie lol

    • @devonnelson3383
      @devonnelson3383 3 роки тому +13

      You must have missed the numbers sections of the video lol

    • @vanesamartinez.
      @vanesamartinez. 3 роки тому +91

      @@baramis575 You do know alot of unreported crimes happen in many of these neighborhoods, alot of people don't snitch or call the police for help. Probably why China Town and little Tokyo is high on the list because more people report crimes or suspicious people there. Don't always go off statistics.

  • @MinisterioValenzuela
    @MinisterioValenzuela 2 роки тому +26

    I lived in L.A. for 45 years mainly around Pico Union and Echo Park area. Most of this list is correct. One of the problems is that in the truly bad areas most people never call police because they are scared. Police are not really going to solve crime problems. Most of the places that I saw true positive change was in areas where you had the people through the churches helping there communities. Politicians and police don't really do much. I finally had to move to Texas.

    • @alcatraz9092
      @alcatraz9092 2 роки тому +1

      Welcome to Texas, which part did you choose?

    • @LostAngelNest
      @LostAngelNest Рік тому +3

      These bad neighborhoods and crimes exist in Texas too. If you can’t afford California just say that

    • @timothyzakaria7397
      @timothyzakaria7397 Рік тому

      @@LostAngelNest I grew up in Texas and California is a fair comparison I walked all over LA. The bus was free for homeless people in 2021 up until Jan.10 2022 I was mainly downtown near Pershing Square

  • @gandydancer72
    @gandydancer72 Рік тому +47

    I lived in most of these neighborhoods growing up in LA in the 70s and 80s. Even in places you didn’t mention like McArthur Park and Pico Union. Your right, those neighborhoods are and have been extremely dangerous. Despite this, I still love Los Angeles

    • @Its_Renee_
      @Its_Renee_ Рік тому +7

      Yep I was wondering why Pico Union and Mac Arthur Park weren't listed. I was at the park one day about 25 years ago and heard a bullet fly right by my ear - it took down a girl about 25 feet in front of me who was homeless. Scariest day of my life. Alvarado, Westmoreland, Vermont and Normandie to Pico. 8th and 9th streets too.

    • @orchidorio
      @orchidorio Рік тому

      @@Its_Renee_ I can not convey how stunned I am at your experience. You are special. 13123

    • @xpez9694
      @xpez9694 Рік тому

      @@Its_Renee_ this area changed and is under gentrification as new luxury condos are being built all around... After the Rampart police scandal was revealed and many people went to jail and the whole PD was reformed in that area things started changing from 2000 until about 2015...now there is a growing homeless population around the park but the development is continuing. its an interesting complex urban scenario. Rich folks moving in meanwhile homeless right outside. the gang fighting from MS13 decreased as the drug wars in the park and surrounding areas is less violently visible as it was with body bags and white sheets visible on the sidewalks as the cops conduct the investigations... somethine wild to comprehend if you have just moved from a more typically safe city.

    • @maryannemelenka9250
      @maryannemelenka9250 Місяць тому

      I visited for a week. Of course I stayed in populated areas , didn’t go out at night. When on day tours. I enjoyed. I was aware it was a dangerous city, but all cities are if you don’t know area. I went to Memphis for Elvis week in 23. And in both cities went by myself. I still had a good time. But was always cautious. Stayed in at night if possible. Memphis is dangerous too. But I couldn’t believe how laid back Americ are down there. I talked to a lot, good sense of humour, friendly to talk to. Very hospitable. I think we are a little more uptight in Canada, not really bad, but not as relaxed as Americans. I definitely noticed that. LA is a warm climate too. So is going to to attract homeless. Greed is main reason I think people homeless, turn to crime theft, All these millionaires, and a lot slum landlords too, rent way too high. Wages are not high enough. And even if you get decent pay don’t get the hours. But it’s like that every where. California is beautiful. But it has its tragedies, crime, weather, too expensive to live. But it’s like that pretty much everywhere too.

  • @imusama1876
    @imusama1876 3 роки тому +100

    “Boyz in the hood was filmed in 1991... let it go” 😂

  • @AaronCLB
    @AaronCLB 3 роки тому +455

    If you go to these places you will be fine. You’ll only find trouble if you’re looking for it.

    • @omi8015
      @omi8015 3 роки тому +45

      I looked for trouble by trying to ride on the bus. Damn do I regret that.

    • @javierv6501
      @javierv6501 3 роки тому +28

      I looked for trouble trying to get gas I guess I gotta stop

    • @Eidelmania
      @Eidelmania 3 роки тому +18

      I bike thru these areas all the time, no problem. People dont even notice you. I wouldn't do it thru east Los tho. Just because I dont know the area.

    • @arcossarco4625
      @arcossarco4625 3 роки тому +9

      Perfectly said...not as bad as this video is saying

    • @leooogomez3028
      @leooogomez3028 3 роки тому +14

      fr this dude is acting like if you go to these places you're gonna die

  • @customerservice3739
    @customerservice3739 Рік тому

    I appreciate how you give a non judgemental analysis. This is really enlightening.

  • @dlginvestment6898
    @dlginvestment6898 3 роки тому +1502

    Nobody in LA thinks Compton Is a Suburb.

    • @thehouseofcm
      @thehouseofcm 3 роки тому +143

      Compton starts like 180th street u can't even see the downtown skyscrapers anymore. Does not feel like part of Los Angeles. It has its own city hall.

    • @KelikakuCoutin
      @KelikakuCoutin 3 роки тому +46

      @@thehouseofcm It is a separate municipality. Thanks for the comment.
      Keep up the good work.
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    • @Elver99Gudon
      @Elver99Gudon 3 роки тому +85

      Compton ain't no suburb u got me fucked up

    • @roberttraylor1392
      @roberttraylor1392 3 роки тому +8

      hell naw

    • @kevburns102x4
      @kevburns102x4 3 роки тому +85

      Compton is too hood to be a suburb. Now Culver City and Santa Monica are more suburbia

  • @punkassloren3719
    @punkassloren3719 3 роки тому +311

    I used to hangout at Little Tokyo, i always thought it was safe. I even walk at night there! It a very safe place to visit indeed.

    • @considerthis410
      @considerthis410 3 роки тому +21

      Its safe.

    • @whong09
      @whong09 3 роки тому +33

      Just nearby skid row is super violent and run down. I wonder if the crime there is being counted for little tokyo?

    • @punkassloren3719
      @punkassloren3719 3 роки тому +23

      @@whong09 It probably is since it is literally 3-4 blocks away from Skid Row.

    • @MynameJeffX
      @MynameJeffX 3 роки тому +6

      Ya bc Japanese people are civil

    • @nlechoppasfan5235
      @nlechoppasfan5235 3 роки тому +3

      It’s safe there and it’s in downtown right

  • @gilgilbert5866
    @gilgilbert5866 Рік тому

    Hey Briggs! You are extremely funny in this video! Great sense of humor. Thank you!

  • @GodFirst1111
    @GodFirst1111 8 місяців тому

    SPOT ON. Born and raised on these streets. Good work putting this together.

  • @rolfathan
    @rolfathan 3 роки тому +66

    I've spent so much time in little tokyo, super late at night, and never even seen anything particularly sketchy. That one really surprises me.

    • @antoekneeee
      @antoekneeee 2 роки тому

      Maybe because of skid row that neighbors it?

    • @bigacellc8802
      @bigacellc8802 2 роки тому

      You said "sketchy!" LMAO

    • @WolfRun59
      @WolfRun59 2 роки тому

      As long as you’re not wandering around too far south of 2nd Street looking lost, you should be good. If you see larger numbers of homeless talking to themselves, you’d better turn around quick.

  • @NickKuiken
    @NickKuiken 3 роки тому +272

    Just got back from LA, spent 2 nights in downtown LA, being from Chicago i kind of understand that when a city is considered "dangerous" it just means there's certain areas to avoid. Everyone was telling me to not go anywhere near downtown LA and i found the area to be pretty safe. More homeless than Chicago but the locals were friendly and lots of things to do.

    • @columbusohio72
      @columbusohio72 3 роки тому +23

      The warm weather draws lots of homeless

    • @houseoftherisingson7188
      @houseoftherisingson7188 3 роки тому +9

      downtown used to be fucked up about 30 yrs ago but they moved all the homeless and drug addicts down to wall street towards the train station and downtown is wonderful in most parts, my girlfriend and I used to walk Spring st and Broadway at nite and enjoy all the bars and night life b4 all this CV shit

    • @finalchapter24k
      @finalchapter24k 2 роки тому +17

      You're from Chicago...nuff said 😆

    • @Bob_In_Thailand
      @Bob_In_Thailand 2 роки тому +12

      Downtown LA is not a tourist destination. There are things to see in Downtown from a historical standpoint but it is not a place that you want to stay.

    • @DJ-ep2dc
      @DJ-ep2dc 2 роки тому +12

      Depends what part of downtown LA you were at.....if u were by the touristy area you only issue would be homeless & crack addicts....now if you went a little more north west to where all the central americans are yud see the difference between DTLA & DTLA district area....even in the district are cruise by 5th & broadway & yull get a glimpse of what not to go near

  • @ismaelgonzalez1288
    @ismaelgonzalez1288 Рік тому

    Very good information. Thank you.

  • @Roy_335is
    @Roy_335is Рік тому

    I grew up in all these parts, I’m 22 now and mannn all these spots are giving me nostalgia, I loved my childhood here

  • @DiffySmooth
    @DiffySmooth 3 роки тому +334

    I blame the crime in Chinatown on Johnny Tran and his boys, damn street racers.

    • @kenhubbell3445
      @kenhubbell3445 3 роки тому +6

      lock em up and deport them

    • @Turnpost2552
      @Turnpost2552 3 роки тому +5

      NOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSasSSS!!!!!!

    • @jadizm
      @jadizm 3 роки тому +21

      I know your joking and I'm not splitting hairs BUT.......If I'm not mistaken Johnny Tran and his boys were Vietnamese. The turf of their's being in Westminster down in OC.

    • @DiffySmooth
      @DiffySmooth 3 роки тому +3

      jadizm dang, we really had to go there haha

    • @tovopro
      @tovopro 3 роки тому +9

      Dude, I almost had you!

  • @lovingturnip
    @lovingturnip 3 роки тому +800

    When he said Little Tokyo was number 2 I sip my water and started laughing. It's one of the most comfortable places to walk in ALL of Los Angeles in the city district. The time and hard work they put into building that area, community and shops is applaudable. It's a shame this video basically took a shit on the area and tourists now may miss this beautiful cultural area, little shops and great food due to this video.

    • @memyself1176
      @memyself1176 3 роки тому +54

      i knew that didn’t sound right chinatown and tokyo are the most dangerous lol

    • @maracc5816
      @maracc5816 3 роки тому +15

      Arianne Bromley it’s based of stats, crimes by x amount per sq mile

    • @winningblack5112
      @winningblack5112 3 роки тому +21

      Maybe because you’re so use to black neighborhoods being intimidating and you could be a bigot for that.

    • @rampar77
      @rampar77 3 роки тому +5

      They were part of downtown where they had lots of property and violent crimes.

    • @hsingholee1058
      @hsingholee1058 3 роки тому +12

      True but the surrounding area is pretty bad though with tons of homeless and very bad vibes. Whether it is actually dangerous I don't know but I'm not going to find out.

  • @damn671
    @damn671 11 місяців тому +3

    Currently living and working in Chinatown.
    Chinatown definitely do not seem "dangerous" but it can definitely get very wild and dangerous.
    When you're out at night, many people are driving $100k cars... That alone should tell you what kind of business these people are into.

  • @lynetteford6063
    @lynetteford6063 Рік тому

    I learn a lot thanks for the informative information they should have a booklet on this type of things because people like me are living a dream world.

  • @jackmeyer8656
    @jackmeyer8656 3 роки тому +97

    I’ve lived in Mid City just above West Adams and the freeway for 18 years. My best friend lives in West Adams. The danger of the area is greatly exaggerated in this video.

    • @Eskwee
      @Eskwee 2 роки тому +1

      I agree!

    • @ephesians_2_4-6
      @ephesians_2_4-6 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed

    • @ephesians_2_4-6
      @ephesians_2_4-6 2 роки тому +2

      I live next to mid city to and the barber shop

    • @keenanmccarty9925
      @keenanmccarty9925 2 роки тому +5

      Nobody who actually lives in LA would say West Adams is more dangerous than Crenshaw. I live in WA and there’s plenty to be careful of sure (especially as you go further South of the freeway), but for the most part it’s a harmless burb with a bunch of indie coffee shops, art galleries, and (yes) liquor stores and shady scam artists. Not exactly a hive of gang warfare or anything though. Only heard gunshots once in over a year living here. Whereas I hear shots sometimes just driving South of here

    • @tedluebke7032
      @tedluebke7032 2 роки тому

      I agree but back in the day I'm talking mid-1980s the skating rink World on wheels did not attract the best crowds I never had a problem around that area and I am white! But all my friends were black not really gangsta but we were all really big guys so we never encountered to many problems but it did happen from time to time and back at time at of Jamaican gangs kind of controlled the area close by not exactly right there but pretty close and they were ruthless this was of course when crack was becoming really big although no of use really called it crack! That was a media creation

  • @michaelflanagan1461
    @michaelflanagan1461 3 роки тому +702

    I'm british but spent a lot of time in Los Angeles as I have friends there and I have been through a lot of these areas on the metro (and visited watts towers) and while they are run down in parts which is sad to see I can honestly say I have never been bothered once. I assume a lot of these are gang related and if you keep yourself to yourself you will be ok. Love LA

    • @horacesubayar794
      @horacesubayar794 3 роки тому +47

      It's true, most people leave you alone but it all depends on the place and timing.

    • @chromebomb
      @chromebomb 3 роки тому +41

      everyone loves to try to act tough but really LA is very safe and pretty soft to be honest.

    • @vision-gc4hy
      @vision-gc4hy 3 роки тому +60

      I'm born and raised in L.A., and also lived in Atlanta, Brooklyn and Oakland. While you always have to be smart and aware, by and large they're not really unsafe. BUT.... in those places..... if you're looking for trouble, you'll find it right away. If you're not, then you'll be alright.

    • @whathell6t
      @whathell6t 3 роки тому +5

      Russell Mondy
      I agree.
      However! If you’re really in trouble at no fault your own, you can use the homeless transients & vagrants as shields. I always do this method in Metro Blue/A Line, but it’s a double-edge sword.

    • @jamesledesma56
      @jamesledesma56 3 роки тому +24

      I'm a native and I agree. In thirty years, I've only gone thru one burglary and have had my car stolen and then found completely fine. You usually wont run into trouble unless you're looking for it.

  • @old_romans
    @old_romans Рік тому +31

    As a kid growing up in Hawthorne, Inglewood and Lennox, all throughout the 80s until 1992, I always thought LA was the greatest place on earth because it was featured in almost every movie and TV show, and that gang violence was a normal thing that all places had; getting jumped for your jacket or bike was just something that happened regularly everywhere. As an adult living in South Florida, I gotta say...in hindsight, I lived in a goddam warzone! My parents can confirm, the cops were to blame...they witnessed beatings and even had to Identify the dead body of a tenant we had living in a small house behind our house (duplex); the man was a very docile, sweet guy with a Wife and two small kids and my folks said he was complete covered in bruises.

    • @adrianp7574
      @adrianp7574 9 місяців тому +2

      Yeah man. I feel you. I was growing up a lil bit in Torrance too cause I had friends since my teens. I’m from Compton. Now all I wanna do is move to Torrance or PV

    • @atroxfortuna
      @atroxfortuna 5 місяців тому +1

      I grew up in Lennox, too from the timeframe you shared. The apartment complex I lived at were 1-bedroom apartments then, behind the Lucky grocery store.

    • @AutoErotic
      @AutoErotic Місяць тому +1

      @@adrianp7574 Dude! I also grew up in Compton and surrounding areas. I bailed as soon as I graduated HS and moved to Torrance. Best decision ever! I used to think having bars on your windows was normal.

    • @adrianp7574
      @adrianp7574 Місяць тому +1

      @@AutoErotic I one day want to move there. Kinda tough out here

  • @eduardotay8470
    @eduardotay8470 Рік тому

    I am with u on this!

  • @ReignBow.
    @ReignBow. 3 роки тому +312

    Dude! Do you even live in LA?? I live in Little Tokyo for over 5yrs and whatever you said, or your outdated sources said is absolutely not true! Even your South Park area is mixed up.

    • @heyitzLou
      @heyitzLou 3 роки тому +9

      Mailing address on his profile says Oregon, so probably no. He’s never been to Little Tokyo or Chinatown the so called stats brought up in this video don’t show the reality on the ground.

    • @dlginvestment6898
      @dlginvestment6898 3 роки тому +25

      Some white Guy who don't know about LA. Trying to make a video.

    • @johnnywetbrain
      @johnnywetbrain 3 роки тому +4

      Staples center is near exposition park I believe and yeah little Tokyo is really nice lots of cops.

    • @whathell6t
      @whathell6t 3 роки тому +5

      RyZombie619
      Actually! Staples Center is part of South Park district and after that is the Figueroa Corridor.

    • @whathell6t
      @whathell6t 3 роки тому +3

      johnnywetbrain
      Nope! Absolutely not!
      You’re thinking of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum which in Exposition Park.

  • @downerr1344
    @downerr1344 3 роки тому +459

    if u live in the hood of los angeles like i do, just mind ur business and you’ll be good 😅 this list isn’t accurate at all

    • @hithere2602
      @hithere2602 3 роки тому +9

      Yeah just don't set trip or Don t shit and n you'll be fine

    • @punkbluntz
      @punkbluntz 3 роки тому +3

      @@hithere2602 i live by that

    • @whattheysayk9558
      @whattheysayk9558 3 роки тому +11

      Seeing all these streets I knew he was BS

    • @realtruth3762
      @realtruth3762 3 роки тому +16

      I don't really know Lil Tokyo or Ch town but if it was the most violent like 668% and 679% of nat. cr*me state why is it never in the news? 🤔

    • @Eidelmania
      @Eidelmania 3 роки тому +27

      I dont know how he missed MacAuthur Park? I lived there in the 90's and saw some crazy azz shyt.

  • @thomascampbell2356
    @thomascampbell2356 2 роки тому

    Great work

  • @alirazmjou2149
    @alirazmjou2149 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video سپاسگزارم

  • @jamesmunro8783
    @jamesmunro8783 Рік тому +5

    I was born, and I grew up here in Los Angeles, thank you I hope this will keep people away..

  • @DWEthiopia
    @DWEthiopia 3 роки тому +350

    I live in LA. I am on the border of Crenshaw and West Adams. I think this list is NOT that accurate. I'll be honest, I don't know everything that's happening in my neighborhood, however, it doesn't feel as unsafe as he makes it seem. There has to be more dangerous neighborhoods than Crenshaw and West Adams. Also, both the neighborhoods are now heavily gentrified. Property values have shot up 150% in the last 5 years.

    • @Scorpio-ng7ke
      @Scorpio-ng7ke 3 роки тому +5

      That’s true I also live here Adams borderline Crenshaw is not as bad as it was I’m so surprised to the numbers he saying not sure if it’s as bad as it was plus the house price u right maybe that’s it also couple of abandon houses waiting for sale so does number do t seem right?

    • @roberttraylor1392
      @roberttraylor1392 3 роки тому

      amen

    • @californiamade5608
      @californiamade5608 3 роки тому +6

      That’s because it’s ghetto anyways.

    • @roberttraylor1392
      @roberttraylor1392 3 роки тому

      @@californiamade5608 where do you live la is mostly now latino and black

    • @MirandaSpigener
      @MirandaSpigener 3 роки тому +7

      Crenshaw west Adams and Jefferson not that bad

  • @microtyger
    @microtyger 3 роки тому +98

    Lolol... "Lincoln Hts..on a bluff overlooking the Los Angeles River" 😅 What a great view of a dried up garbage pit!

    • @horacesubayar794
      @horacesubayar794 3 роки тому +7

      Does anyone remember what a real river looks like?

    • @richardkaltenbach3961
      @richardkaltenbach3961 3 роки тому +1

      Garbage Heaps Line Lankershim And Cahuenga And Vineland Blvds. In The Heart Of North Hollywood! YECCH!

    • @sclerodermasmarter2742
      @sclerodermasmarter2742 3 роки тому +4

      Ok. I grew up in Lincoln Heights . I was 4th generation raised there. It is not on a bluff. As of 2020 It is getting gentrified with more white 25 to 40 yr olds. It was not the Lincoln Heights in the show. That Lincoln Heights was supposed to be in Chicago.

    • @tylerTH3Cr34T0r
      @tylerTH3Cr34T0r 3 роки тому +5

      Lmao Lincoln heights ! The avenues... Lincoln heights isn’t that bad

    • @josephgee2515
      @josephgee2515 3 роки тому +1

      @@tylerTH3Cr34T0r With Muders every other day and a crack spot on a hill no cops ever rolled through. Let's not forget streets where Non Latinos were forbidden from entering without the open threat of being killed.
      Lol

  • @JohnNorris411
    @JohnNorris411 2 роки тому +2

    My family lived in Compton when it was a clean and safe place to live with very low crime, back in the 40's. That changed quick.

    • @DjTIMEJD
      @DjTIMEJD 2 роки тому

      Compton was cool until Reagan and the government flooded it and other areas of South LA with drugs and military grade weapons.

  • @Dwayne-mb2uj
    @Dwayne-mb2uj 10 місяців тому +3

    The worst crime that ever happened to me in my service business in LA was a bad cheek and someone stole my tools out of my truck one night. I can`t recall ever even being near a violent crime . I think criminals harm each other more than they do honest people.

  • @glidden67
    @glidden67 3 роки тому +109

    Lived in Gardena for 7 years and never had a problem. Love LA.

    • @GeeEm1313
      @GeeEm1313 2 роки тому +4

      I refuse to love L.A.

    • @jondstewart
      @jondstewart 2 роки тому +2

      Gardena was mostly workinfg-class whites back in the day. Not sure about now.

    • @laurenr5095
      @laurenr5095 2 роки тому +4

      When I visit LA I stay at an air bnb in Gardena. It's pretty quiet and safe to me.

    • @mynameis9389
      @mynameis9389 2 роки тому +3

      @@GeeEm1313 leave then

    • @gmoney2103
      @gmoney2103 2 роки тому +2

      Kings Hawaiian Restaurant. Rocks!

  • @junebug1141
    @junebug1141 3 роки тому +139

    This guy has never been in any of those areas at night. Like the song goes " the freaks come out at night "

    • @kenhubbell3445
      @kenhubbell3445 3 роки тому

      how do you know ese

    • @sarahd8674
      @sarahd8674 3 роки тому +2

      I feel like every major city has that. When I was young, my parents use to tell me that there is nothing good that happens past 12.

    • @ehiggins360
      @ehiggins360 3 роки тому +2

      I was just singing that song today. It came out when crack hit the scene.

    • @carvercapitalequitypartner122
      @carvercapitalequitypartner122 3 роки тому

      He's too scared to go.

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 3 роки тому

      oh ffs...The freaks come out at night is talking about WOMEN in the clubs. You remember, like Rick James used to say "she's super freaky". That is the kind of "freak" that song is talking about.

  • @twilightpg438
    @twilightpg438 Рік тому +6

    I've lived in 4 out of 10 of these "areas". From the 70s through the 90s. I guess I was immune to the violence around me, they were all home to me. The gang violence at the time was seemingly a part of life. I will always love Los Angeles. Don't live there now though!

  • @PiggyFuktoy
    @PiggyFuktoy Рік тому +1

    I would be immensely helpful if you showed an overall area map with progressively colored markers indicating where within Los Angeles and in relation to each other you are discussing

  • @luciovaldez5835
    @luciovaldez5835 3 роки тому +281

    This dude doesn't know LA well as you can tell

    • @SA-hz1rs
      @SA-hz1rs 3 роки тому +25

      He lives In lame ass Texas I think

    • @skylamanning3925
      @skylamanning3925 3 роки тому +1

      Prove it and tell the people

    • @luciovaldez5835
      @luciovaldez5835 3 роки тому +5

      @@skylamanning3925 gotta the imperial courts or anywhere on fig lmfaoo 😂

    • @terminallumbago6465
      @terminallumbago6465 3 роки тому +5

      He's said before he grew up in SoCal. He's in Oregon now if I'm not mistaken.

    • @Denissegv1087
      @Denissegv1087 3 роки тому +5

      He probably forgot to take his Xanax and made this video full of anxiety so everything is bad n scary lol

  • @rainbowcat83
    @rainbowcat83 3 роки тому +60

    I live in Lincoln Heights for many years. It used to be nice but it gradually started dying when more homeless showed up in the main street and many middle class residents moved out. It is still a safe city as long as you don't go out at night. We still have good neighbors watching out for each other.

  • @coreydiaz7297
    @coreydiaz7297 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @fredlawson9394
    @fredlawson9394 10 місяців тому

    Very Interesting ..👍👍👍

  • @danim2897
    @danim2897 3 роки тому +558

    As someone who worked in the field all over LA for many years, I can honestly say that the worst areas where I actually felt unsafe were lynwood and much of the neighborhoods around USC.

    • @DT-sb9sv
      @DT-sb9sv 2 роки тому +23

      6th Street, Has to be the worst, but the beach cities have the most annoying ones.
      I too have worked all over LA. A safety vest, a hard hat, a clipboard, and a white F-150 will get you almost anywhere.

    • @slagwill5599
      @slagwill5599 2 роки тому +37

      Yea. A friend of mine was doing cable work over there - they stole his truck. Lol.

    • @bathbom2487
      @bathbom2487 2 роки тому +3

      @@slagwill5599 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @lowkey213
      @lowkey213 2 роки тому +32

      Ya that’s why USC has security on every corner of every block that the students reside in. All those hoods around usc know not to mess with usc, just like in Hollywood, hoods know not to tag up all the streets. It’s like a unwritten rule, an understanding.

    • @ryangrey8643
      @ryangrey8643 2 роки тому +43

      Went to USC and the surrounding community was god awful. Transferred to UCLA my junior year and it was heavenly and surrounded by multi million dollar mansions!

  • @LaGuanacaJP
    @LaGuanacaJP 2 роки тому +96

    I grew up in West Adams and my parents still live there, 30+ years. It’s definitely not as dangerous as it was in the 80s & 90s. There’s so much gentrification going on in the area that to see it being called dangerous NOW blows my mind, it’s the most peaceful it’s ever been.

    • @mrj3986
      @mrj3986 2 роки тому +1

      Same....la now is not the same la from the 90s.... it's a lot safer after the cell phones.... security cameras ect.....

    • @branroblesbuildersinc.mart5730
      @branroblesbuildersinc.mart5730 2 роки тому

      I grew up there and never had a problem!

    • @thefinalkayakboss
      @thefinalkayakboss 2 роки тому +3

      Your national average is dictated by 1000s of little one traffic light towns where a single parking ticket is issued each year. I live in a quiet white suburb where the worst thing that happens is townies driving drunk. This guy would probably tell you not to stop here after dark.

    • @foxfire1112
      @foxfire1112 Рік тому

      There's many places on this list that are pretty exaggerated but this was the strangest one

    • @rikky383
      @rikky383 Рік тому

      Yeah even ten years ago it seemed pretty safe. Never knew it was supposedly a more dangerous area than any other neighborhood in LA

  • @mymovelw
    @mymovelw Рік тому

    You're right. The 110 fwy has got terrible off ramps. Dangerous to get off the fwy on a few streets.

  • @m.s.3798
    @m.s.3798 11 місяців тому

    I think this is really helpful for people thinking to move to LA

  • @dylancarter9935
    @dylancarter9935 3 роки тому +86

    I lived in Chinatown for six months in 2020. It’s definitely NOT as dangerous as this video makes it out to be. It’s quite safe to go out at night & a beautiful experience. There are plenty of historical buildings & many things to see in the area.

    • @wildestcowboy2668
      @wildestcowboy2668 2 роки тому +4

      That's a lie

    • @deadlyoneable
      @deadlyoneable 2 роки тому

      This video would suggest because places called Chinatown are dangerous, then it must be Asians. But we all know who is responsible for the violence. And it’s not Asians. It rhymes with cracks.

    • @getstarted5080
      @getstarted5080 Рік тому +3

      @@wildestcowboy2668 it's an opinion from someone's experience. You ought to mind your English.

    • @danielhoward4566
      @danielhoward4566 Рік тому

      @@getstarted5080 Maybe you should shut up. Chinatown is awful and full of criminals and gangs.

    • @breadjasonzoo4205
      @breadjasonzoo4205 Рік тому +1

      @@wildestcowboy2668 im in chinatown since 2012 and im going to move in 2024 and I never did encounter any crimes in the area

  • @xentaatnex8261
    @xentaatnex8261 3 роки тому +309

    I don't think you have ever visited these neighborhoods.

    • @streetgangs
      @streetgangs 3 роки тому +36

      when we do our video we will be shooting footage of the area and not use Google maps. ridiculous

    • @isaiahlozano5125
      @isaiahlozano5125 3 роки тому +4

      @@streetgangs love the Chanel just watched your recent ones 💯love from the IE

    • @josemireles852
      @josemireles852 3 роки тому +1

      FOR WHAT?

    • @debbyrising9328
      @debbyrising9328 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe drove through on the main streets but didn’t venture in.

    • @aishab9403
      @aishab9403 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂 right

  • @daniels3795
    @daniels3795 2 роки тому

    I grew up in San Diego until I left in 2002. The neighborhoods I was always told to stay away from was East LA ( Boyle heights ), Nickerson gardens in Watts and N Hollyweird.

  • @bryonnikkel4741
    @bryonnikkel4741 Рік тому +2

    Hey Man!!!! You should go to Skid Row in L.A.!!

  • @deanscott1134
    @deanscott1134 3 роки тому +31

    This had me LMAO! "if you get a flat on the 110, ride home on the rims--just DON'T stop!!"..same thing I used to tell newbies about the SWATs here in the ATL

    • @Lefty1x
      @Lefty1x 3 роки тому +1

      Lmaooo don’t stop on 166

  • @James-nv1wf
    @James-nv1wf 2 роки тому +17

    Whenever I'm in a new neighbourhood...even if I am, I try to never look lost.

  • @Joser167
    @Joser167 Рік тому +5

    I grew up in these areas because of a dysfunctional household that was unable to get their situation in order. Fact of the matter is, if you look for trouble, you'll find it. For the most part, people mind their own business and if you come off as a punk, you'll get treated accordingly. Always say good morning, and be respectful.

  • @RitterAlissa
    @RitterAlissa Рік тому

    Very nice

  • @thomasa8814
    @thomasa8814 2 роки тому +29

    Me from LA: "Damn really? I never had any problems going to any of these hoods."

  • @dslsdad1
    @dslsdad1 3 роки тому +53

    I lived in three of these neighborhoods and I work in little Tokyo. The only thing that makes little Tokyo bad is the amount of homelessness in the area. I still walk around there at night to get some food during my lunch break, or to the Starbucks on L.A. street and first. I don’t know where this dude is getting his numbers from.

    • @christinemeleg4535
      @christinemeleg4535 2 роки тому +3

      They are probably made up to satisfy his own ego. We are from Los Angeles, there are good areas and bad in every city and town, no such thing as perfection.

    • @AG-yc7vt
      @AG-yc7vt 2 роки тому +1

      the stats are based off of reported crimes. So you know little Tokyo and China Town are at the top of the list, because they actually report crimes compared to other places that just stay silent and let the police find the victim.

  • @DeshawnFindley
    @DeshawnFindley 10 місяців тому +1

    You tell us don't go to these places, but I'm curious how you got the pics? Offline?

  • @Revenantssf
    @Revenantssf 2 роки тому +1

    I live in lil Tokyo and down the way from China Town, i think its super safe and mellow as long as you don't make the mistake and walk a few blocks into Skid Row. I was more afraid of Noho and Valley Village than I was of where I am now, lol!

  • @dontuck3
    @dontuck3 3 роки тому +85

    I’ve lived in a place neighboring Crenshaw all my life and Crenshaw isn’t that bad. Also very surprised about West Adams, my grandparents have lived there over 50 years now🤔

    • @MiguelLopez-vp9zx
      @MiguelLopez-vp9zx 3 роки тому +14

      Ya the guy making the video is autistic

    • @money4385
      @money4385 3 роки тому +4

      L.A. turns very dangerous at night.

    • @davejohnson7432
      @davejohnson7432 3 роки тому +6

      Adam West neighborhood isn't that bad either

    • @nicholasferguson6499
      @nicholasferguson6499 3 роки тому +2

      IKR, I live in west adams right now, like literally on west adams blvd. I haven't seen anything.

    • @lawrenceboatright1123
      @lawrenceboatright1123 3 роки тому +1

      Really?? I drive for Uber and start at 6 and end 6am 7 days a week and don’t see any crime and I’m in south central taking people to work all night and morning do you go out every night??

  • @mrjaviercorrea66
    @mrjaviercorrea66 3 роки тому +256

    You left out my dearly beloved Boyle Heights. I’ve been living here for the last 40 years and I love my community as bad as it is. 🇺🇸 🇲🇽

    • @marquesjohnson2903
      @marquesjohnson2903 3 роки тому +17

      Had a air and B there the community embraced me like I was one of their own which is weird me being black in a Mexican neighborhood

    • @FoodFolksandGuns
      @FoodFolksandGuns 3 роки тому +11

      I used to take classes right by LAC+USC. Is that Burger King by the magnet high school still there? That was my little pit stop! (Edit: it was on Marengo and of course it’s a Starbucks now 😕)

    • @crazysusanaita619
      @crazysusanaita619 3 роки тому +5

      Best birria de chivo en la there

    • @mrjaviercorrea66
      @mrjaviercorrea66 3 роки тому +3

      @@crazysusanaita619 yes of course!

    • @mrjaviercorrea66
      @mrjaviercorrea66 3 роки тому +5

      @@FoodFolksandGuns yes it’s still there it used to be one of my favorite places as well.

  • @randallwilliams7338
    @randallwilliams7338 Рік тому

    That is the best advice that narrator said at the end of this video.

  • @GranTube
    @GranTube 12 днів тому

    When I saw West Adams I thought immediately BATMAN(from the 60's TV series) then I thought to myself "Wait! That can't be it's Adam West!" Lol!

  • @marioa.hadebe6218
    @marioa.hadebe6218 2 роки тому +59

    People who've never been to LA
    "Damn man thats the hood"
    man I love LA 🤣♥️

  • @rsvp6
    @rsvp6 3 роки тому +28

    So sad, I remember dads taking us kids to Dodger stadium with my friends for games and eating locally before the games, also used to take school field trips to the Natural History museum. Those days are sadly gone

  • @blankmike4613
    @blankmike4613 Рік тому

    Fairly done, gr8 show. Used 2 in "the Avenues" b4 it got ugly. :)

  • @keeranimal8
    @keeranimal8 8 місяців тому +1

    Chinatown only gets weird at night when an entire city block explodes in green flame…

  • @Silverback_GMT410
    @Silverback_GMT410 2 роки тому +105

    As someone from LA the top 2 sound so unbelievable. I now live a few streets from Watts and the worst thing in the area are the ghetto drivers. As far as the crimes in LA, I guess I’ve lived a very sheltered life in the 26 years of being alive because I have YET to have major issues with crime personally.

    • @AustinSowell
      @AustinSowell 2 роки тому +9

      Watts is not as dangerous as it used to be at all

    • @lefufu3293
      @lefufu3293 2 роки тому +9

      @@AustinSowell whole of la is 10 time safer than the 80s and 90s

    • @jamestucker8088
      @jamestucker8088 2 роки тому +3

      I am completely blown away by the top two. I can understand little Tokyo maybe getting worse with skid row nearby but I have never felt threatened in China town. I have been there many times.

    • @bradleycooper1016
      @bradleycooper1016 2 роки тому +2

      Everywhere has crimes but Californians can’t protect themselves when you know the criminal will have a gun while law abiding citizens won’t. Wouldn’t ever move to cali or anyplace that won’t allow regular citizens to own pretty much any type of firearm they want except automatic firearms

    • @kbsinsanewrld
      @kbsinsanewrld Рік тому

      We probably live very close to each other. I live close to MJ's park. Looking for trouble is going into Nickerson Gardens at night when you don't know anyone living there with bad intentions. Jordan Downs is actually in the process of being revitalized and looking pretty good. It's true there are pockets of areas around here that one should avoid and sometimes there is confusion when people start popping off fireworks, but even the "bums" won't mess with ya and I don't fear going to the liquor store on 120th and Central, whereas it was a complete no go back in the 80"s and 90's. I'd say we have a mixture of more good than bad and you can't say it's one race vs another causing most of the mayhem. If going off the Citizens app alone, we're in a pretty safe area compared to other areas in this video though we all know people in China Town and Little Tokyo are far more apt to report crime whereas people in other areas mentioned may feel its a waste of time even calling the police which explains the higher crime rate. I can't believe people are actually paying all that money to live in high rises next to skid row 🙄

  • @ajnunez9777
    @ajnunez9777 3 роки тому +33

    This was a great video but I’ve lived in LA my whole life I’ve been through all these neighborhoods thousands of times I’ve been in little Tokyo and China town as late as like 4- 5 am at times and I’ve never been assaulted or even bothered to that extent. Most of the crime happens to people who are nosy or are a part of the problem. If you mind your business and just be a good person none of this stuff will happen to you.

  • @giosanchez1ako
    @giosanchez1ako 2 роки тому

    I work at every one of those cities you mentioned. It’s pretty scary

  • @dominped23
    @dominped23 Рік тому

    I was near South Soto Junction (not from the area) any thoughts of that area? Was driving back to our hotel in Anaheim after going downtown LA

  • @lizl6232
    @lizl6232 3 роки тому +8

    Look forward to your videos. Informative. Your humor makes my day😂😂😂😂. Happy 4th🇺🇸

  • @savedbychristjesus2944
    @savedbychristjesus2944 2 роки тому +156

    When u realize you've been waking around these places with no problems. Thank you Lord👶

    • @LeRoideSoleil
      @LeRoideSoleil 2 роки тому +2

      SAME

    • @RO-pg9hw
      @RO-pg9hw 2 роки тому +2

      Never had a problem in Chinatown, little Tokyo and Lincoln heights.

    • @claycoates5056
      @claycoates5056 2 роки тому +2

      Must remember that DATSUN SAVES TOO just love that

    • @l.danielaguilera2560
      @l.danielaguilera2560 Рік тому +1

      That’s because all this “numbers” are very exaggerated

  • @lisabethflowers7921
    @lisabethflowers7921 Рік тому

    A 2022 update would be nice. And, a map at the end highlighting all these areas in los angeles county

  • @TheAnthropol
    @TheAnthropol Рік тому

    2:30 I love you for realizing that no everyone is a criminal in the Projects.

  • @horacesubayar794
    @horacesubayar794 3 роки тому +96

    Briggs, I agree with most of the cities being dangerous on your list but was surprised that Little Tokyo and Chinatown made it.

    • @donh5794
      @donh5794 3 роки тому +7

      Surprise to me too. I rode the metro to both places a few times in the past 9 months and walked around, eat and hung out.

    • @timclifton5951
      @timclifton5951 3 роки тому +4

      Surprised that a non-Black or Latino area made this list?

    • @richardkaltenbach3961
      @richardkaltenbach3961 3 роки тому +2

      Whaddya Expect? It's Fucking LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA!
      THE RECTUM AND LARGE INTESTINE OF PLANET EARTH!! FTL!

    • @richardkaltenbach3961
      @richardkaltenbach3961 3 роки тому +3

      @@renemarie5936 What About Koreatown? Can't Forget About That One Either!

    • @daviddevonshire7213
      @daviddevonshire7213 3 роки тому +4

      Horace Subayar because it’s close to skid row

  • @ogworker72
    @ogworker72 2 роки тому +21

    I lived in Little Tokyo from 95 to 03. I used to walk through skid row on central and 7th to catch the bus for work. I saw some crazy things but never had any serious problems. There was always homeless but since then the numbers have really gone up. Never had any problems in Chinatown either. Glad I moved out, but I have many good memories in Downtown from my 20's.

  • @MACMAMI
    @MACMAMI Рік тому

    Often when I've visited Los Angeles, I've stayed in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood..................and I've personally always felt at ease walking around by myself between Lincoln Heights and Chinatown via Spring Street. I certainly don't disregard being vigilant and prepared, but I think often it's mind over matter more than anything what is more or less "safe". 🙂

  • @TheRealDrJoey
    @TheRealDrJoey Рік тому

    When I lived in Hawthorne in the early 70s I used to hitch-hike through most of these neighborhoods all the time. I was blissfully unaware of their rep. Actually, I kinda liked Compton, 'cause I usually got quick rides from low-riders. My old 'hood in Hawthorne didn't make your list, but it wasn't far from most of the neighborhoods on your list.

  • @MadMetsFan
    @MadMetsFan 2 роки тому +47

    I've been going to LA regularly for the past 7 years and I've traveled throughout the entire city - exclusively on mass transit - and I've never encountered any problems whatsoever - day or night. But the one thing that I do is that I never stray from the major boulevards. If you stick to the major boulevards or avenues I think you'll be fine wherever you go - it's when you go deep into the neighborhoods that I think things can get a little sideways.

    • @jesseholguin4482
      @jesseholguin4482 2 роки тому +1

      If your hear long enough , you will see stuff that after awhile, you realize how even a strong society cannot stop the darkside of humanity.

    • @diegoechiveste502
      @diegoechiveste502 2 роки тому +1

      This video is bull, I live in LA and never experienced any crime myself!! Also my job intel’s that I go to different locations on a weekly basis.

    • @amandaperry4236
      @amandaperry4236 2 роки тому +6

      I went to visit friends and almost got stabbed on the metro for accidentally shoulder slamming into someone because I was loosing my friends I was with. He pulled out a knife and was yelling at me and my girlfriend. Nobody looked or cared he was threatening us.

    • @dudeshack5577
      @dudeshack5577 2 роки тому

      @@diegoechiveste502 in any city people have expereince somekind of crime at one point or another. you talking like Los Angeles CALIFORNIA is just a perfect world" when crimes happen in Los Angeles all the time with gangs & drug infested areas.

  • @kristinnunez2702
    @kristinnunez2702 3 роки тому +35

    I laughed so hard when you mentioned Godzilla showing up and we're like, yeah I'm not surprised, because this year has SUCKED so far. I can't even believe the sh*t going on in our world and country (US). Would you do the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago? I lived in Horner Park for 3 years and then Albany Park, I think that's the name, for another 3 years before moving out of the city. Great video!

    • @whathell6t
      @whathell6t 3 роки тому

      @Kristin Nunez
      Actually! Godzilla from Shizuo Kobune’s Godzilla Planet of the Monsters fought against three monsters; Angirus, Baragon, and Varan, in Los Angeles, CA.

  • @yogoombah2356
    @yogoombah2356 Рік тому +1

    To be fair Little Tokyo is fairly safe and has a very busy nightlife with patrols, unfortunately, it's "Skid Row" just blocks to the south that ruins their statistics.

  • @saitoman
    @saitoman Рік тому +2

    The reason why many Japanese did not come back to Little Tokyo and moved somewhere else is simply because for two to three years after WWII ended, Japanese were not allowed to return to the west coast. Example, after my family was released from the Poston, Arizona camp, they couldn’t come back, so they went to Chicago. A few years later, they came back to LA. Not all of them though.

  • @johnrpizzaguy
    @johnrpizzaguy 3 роки тому +43

    I grew up in Calabasas and it was rough, sometimes there was no security guard at the front gate. I felt so un safe that I moved to San Luis Obispo.

    • @AngelRodriguez-qy8mz
      @AngelRodriguez-qy8mz 3 роки тому +3

      Calabasas ? Bitch ya lives in a ritzy hood

    • @tnerbb
      @tnerbb 3 роки тому +1

      looool

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 3 роки тому +6

      @@AngelRodriguez-qy8mz He's joking. (which is why he references how the security guard was not at the front gate sometimes)

    • @raydraw2313
      @raydraw2313 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @maxsonmusic6104
      @maxsonmusic6104 3 роки тому

      🤪🤣🤣🍾

  • @andyedge263
    @andyedge263 3 роки тому +56

    boyz n hood didn't take place in Compton.

    • @hephaestus511
      @hephaestus511 3 роки тому +9

      Right, it was in Gardena

    • @kevburns102x4
      @kevburns102x4 3 роки тому

      And I think we probably know why too lol

    • @kenhubbell3445
      @kenhubbell3445 3 роки тому +1

      BOYZ FRIOM THE HOOD BFTH13 NOHO

    • @fearmepleasez9103
      @fearmepleasez9103 3 роки тому +3

      Boyz n the hood was in van ness cuz cube n the others were rollin 60s

    • @j-r-m7775
      @j-r-m7775 3 роки тому +5

      There were parts of it in Compton. When Lawence Fishburne gave his gentrification speech was in Compton.

  • @David-mp6vc
    @David-mp6vc Рік тому

    Nice job. For residence or traveler's this is a guideline where to and not to travel through, nothing personal. Keeping in mind this list as noted was assembled based on the National crime statistics.

  • @fredceely
    @fredceely 10 місяців тому

    I had a Saturday volunteer gig in Leimert Park all through the 1990s. Right at Leimert and Crenshaw. You touched on the real danger metric: after dark. When I finished my work, I'd always hit Phillip's BBQ, which was only a couple of doors away. Great place. (A break-away brother of the family that owned Woody's BBQ, up the hill.) I'm a talker, I always talked to people on the line. They were almost all black, which has never been a problem for me. On day I was talking to this one fellow about the great restaurants and stores in the area. There was a Jamaican restaurant that I liked a lot; Hat City was my favorite hat store. "It's pretty cool during the day, but stay away after dark," he said. "That's when the wolves come out."

  • @atropos0754
    @atropos0754 3 роки тому +8

    Good stuff Briggs😀👍

  • @microtyger
    @microtyger 3 роки тому +5

    I thought this was a very intriguing video. Thanks! 😃

  • @CoryShowtime
    @CoryShowtime 2 роки тому +1

    I've lived in West Adams/Leimert Park for 5 years. Never had an issue. I go jogging at night with no problems.

    • @DjTIMEJD
      @DjTIMEJD 2 роки тому

      He provided pictures that weren’t even in Leimert Park, a working class to Middle Class neighborhood. Also Upper Middle Class Baldwin Hills is a part of #9 the Crenshaw District Terrible list.

  • @carloflorez8697
    @carloflorez8697 Рік тому

    Visited this site before. An after living outside of Memphis Tennessee I can say that place was no Joke. People disappear leaving the Greyhound station.