About Central Area

Central Area Community Police Station
251 E. 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-485-3294 Voice
213-485-9819 TDD/TTY

The Central Community Police Station is staffed by approximately 400 sworn and civilian members of the Los Angeles Police Department and is responsible for all police operations in downtown Los Angeles. The Area has a population of 40,000 people and covers approximately 4 1/2 square miles including the downtown communities of Chinatown, Little Tokyo, South Park, Central City East, Historic Core, Financial District, Artists Lofts, Olvera Street, Jewelry District, the Convention Center, and the Fashion District. Central Area is under the jurisdiction of Central Bureau.