Official DACC reports
filed annually
(actual incidents ~3–5× higher)
Paid annually in CA dog bite insurance claims
(III, most recent data)
Of severe injuries involve children 5–14
(CDC injury surveillance)
Average LA County ER treatment cost
(surgical cases exceed $25,000)
| Location Type | % of Incidents |
|---|---|
| Residential (owner’s property) | 42% |
| Neighboring property | 28% |
| Public sidewalks/streets | 15% |
| Public parks | 9% |
| Other / Commercial | 6% |
| Demographic | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Children ages 5–9 | Highest Risk |
| Adults 30–49 | High Risk |
| Delivery/postal workers | Elevated Risk |
| Seniors 65+ | Elevated Risk |
| Adults 20–29 | Moderate Risk |
San Fernando Valley (Central)
2.1× county average
High residential density + high dog ownership rates per household
South Los Angeles
1.8× county average
Higher proportion of unlicensed/unvaccinated dogs in some neighborhoods
East Los Angeles
1.7× county average
Dense residential blocks with high dog ownership and limited green space
Antelope Valley (Lancaster/Palmdale)
1.6× county average
Large properties, more working/guard dogs, longer response times
Compton / Lynwood
1.5× county average
Elevated report rates from DACC Lancaster and Carson shelters
West San Gabriel Valley
1.3× county average
Moderate elevation; growing population density driving incident growth
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