Is This is Relatively Safe/Fun/Diverse Area?

[katenik]

i took it to mean what he asked, but i'll try it your way:

OP: what kind of people live around there?

katenik: safe girls.

[habibharu]

i went to the lapd site and saw that there seem to be a lot of crimes in this area, esp. robberies and grand theft auto. are you guys sure this is a safe area? how would it compare it to k-town, downtown, mid wilsire?

[Sorcerer68]

Some of the hottest, most celeb filled clubs are in that area. You'll have no problem meeting girls.

[CESpeed]

Originally Posted by nickdahammer

I took it to mean what is safe, where are the girls, that sort of thing. But mebbe I missed something.

The OP also asked about diversity.

[CESpeed]

Originally Posted by habibharu

i went to the lapd site and saw that there seem to be a lot of crimes in this area, esp. robberies and grand theft auto. are you guys sure this is a safe area? how would it compare it to k-town, downtown, mid wilsire?

The city is working really hard to gentrify the area. It's alot safer than it was when I lived there and I used to walk around in the middle of the night by myself. And I'm still alive!

[TimetoBuy?]

I have lived in this area for several years and like it. (I assume you're talking about Wilcox north of Hollywood Blvd., which is significantly different (i.e, better) than south of Hollywood Blvd.) Everything is within walking distance -- restaurants, bars, coffee shops, theaters, gym -- and the freeway is nearby. There are girls aplenty in the area, though many do come in from other areas to party. Many of my friends are jealous that I can "walk to everything," although be sure you have a parking space because parking sucks.

Also, the new W hotel is going up nearby on Vine St., so the area is getting even better and more vibrant than it is already. I've always felt pretty safe, but if I was a single girl (I'm not) I wouldn't walk too far by myself at night. Just be aware of your surroundings. There are some homeless (who are everywhere in L.A. anyway) and, yes, some Hispanic people, but everybody I talk to agrees that the area is getting better. My feeling is that most local renters are young people here for "the biz," with a few Hispanic families and some older people who have been here forever thrown in.

I may move soon, as I am kinda looking to buy and this area is still way too expensive for that. Good luck! A single person in their 20s should have fun here!

[amc760]

Originally Posted by habibharu

i went to the lapd site and saw that there seem to be a lot of crimes in this area, esp. robberies and grand theft auto. are you guys sure this is a safe area? how would it compare it to k-town, downtown, mid wilsire?

It seems that wherever theres a lot of nightlife, crime statistics appear to be a lot higher.

I'd take Sorcerer's and CESpeeds word for it.

[cottonwood2420]

Originally Posted by habibharu

I am about to sign a lease for an apt on Wilcox avenue, about a 1/2 mile from Hollywood and Highland. How is that area for a single guy in his 20s? Also, how is the surrounding neighborhood? (about 3 miles or so around that area). I have looked at the LAPD crime maps, but wanted some 1st hand info from somebody who lives around there or goes there frequently at different times of the day

It's pretty safe and you'll be within walking distance to everything.