Emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals, scams and safety tips for Los Angeles, United States. Every Safety Centre page is pre-cached in the free CityNav app, so these numbers load instantly — even with no signal or roaming data.
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Hospital emergency rooms must stabilise emergencies regardless of ability to pay, but US care is very expensive and you will be billed; travel insurance is essential. Dial 911 for an ambulance (also billed). Urgent-care clinics and pharmacies are cheaper for minor issues.
Embassies are in Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles hosts many consulates, largely in the Downtown, Westwood and Century City areas. Search your own country's directory for the nearest consulate.
Find your embassy in United States →Dial 911 for police, ambulance and fire. For non-emergency LAPD matters call 1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273).
Popular areas are fine with normal caution, but LA is spread out and neighbourhoods differ greatly; avoid isolated areas and Skid Row at night and prefer rideshare over walking long distances.
Call 911 if in danger; otherwise report to the LAPD to get a report number for insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.
Yes. LA is English-speaking, and the LAPD provides interpreters and multilingual services given the city's diversity.
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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