LAPD Wilshire Community Police Station and Bail Help
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
LAPD's Wilshire Community Police Station is at 4861 W. Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019, and its front desk is not usually where bail is posted. We are a private licensed bail agent, not part of LAPD or LASD, and this page explains what the station does and what to do next.
| Address | 4861 W. Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 |
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| Run by | Los Angeles Police Department |
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Wilshire Station, address and communities
Wilshire Station is at 4861 W. Venice Blvd. The division runs through the middle of the city. Its list includes Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Fairfax, Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Park La Brea, Carthay Circle, Little Ethiopia and Mid-City. Wilshire Boulevard, La Brea Avenue, Fairfax Avenue and the 10 freeway are major routes. Museums, shops and offices keep the area busy.
The station address is 4861 W. Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019. The front desk phone is (213) 473-0476. The official LAPD list of communities served is Arlington Heights, Brookside Park, Carthay Circle, Country Club Park, Fairfax, Greater Wilshire, Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, Little Ethiopia, Melrose, Mid-City, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Park La Brea, South Carthay, Wellington Square, Wilshire Center, Wilshire Vista, Windsor Square, Olympic Park.
From Wilshire, the downtown jail is a straight drive east. LAPD does not publish an area to jail chart, so call first.
Is bail posted at this station?
Here is the short version. The station is the local office. The jail is where booking and bail usually take place. For an arrest in this area, that is usually the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. in downtown Los Angeles. LAPD can move people, and it does not publish which area goes where, so please call to confirm.
Complaints about police conduct
You do not need a bond to file a complaint. Ask the station front desk or the watch commander. You can also use LAPD's Professional Standards Bureau through lapdonline.org, or call the Office of the Inspector General at (213) 893-6400. It is part of the Police Commission's oversight and has its own site at oig.lacity.org. Write everything down while it is fresh. We are not lawyers and do not advise on the case.
Neighborhood pages for this area
These local pages cover places in or beside this station's area. Each one has its own notes for families.
- Beverly Grove bail bonds
- Carthay bail bonds
- Fairfax bail bonds
- Hancock Park bail bonds
- Larchmont bail bonds
- Mid-City bail bonds
How 1% down works
Bail Today, Pay Later lets you start with 1% of the bail amount down on approved credit. The rest of the premium goes on a monthly plan. The premium is 10% of the bail, which is the filed rate, or 8% if a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. 1% down is the first payment, not the price. Try the calculator or start the online application, about 4 minutes with no SSN online. Read more on 1% down.
What about their belongings?
Belongings are usually held at the jail until release. Property held for evidence is a different matter and may stay with LAPD longer. For either one, call the station front desk and ask what to bring. Plan to show photo ID. If a car or bike was impounded, ask which lot has it, because storage charges often grow each day.
Have a pen ready. We will ask for the person's name, birth date and booking number, and we will ask who will be the co-signer. Our cosigner guide explains that role in plain words, so it is worth a quick read before you sign.
You can reach us 24 hours a day at (213) 725-2815. We are a private licensed bail agent, California Department of Insurance License #1843448. We are not part of LAPD or LASD. Our guide on what to do after an arrest is a good next read.
1% down is a down payment on approved credit, not the price of the bond. The premium is the rate on file with the California Department of Insurance, 10% of the bail amount, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or you or the defendant is a veteran. The balance goes on a payment plan.
Questions people ask
What is the Wilshire Station phone number?
The front desk phone is (213) 473-0476.
Can I post bail at the Wilshire station?
Usually not. People are usually booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center, though LAPD can move people, so call to confirm. We are a private licensed bail agent, not part of LAPD.
Does Wilshire Station cover Larchmont?
Yes. LAPD lists Larchmont Village with Hancock Park, Windsor Square and Miracle Mile.
Do you promise a release time?
No. Release timing depends on the jail. We prepare the bond quickly once you call, but we cannot promise when the jail will finish.
Does 1% down mean bail costs 1%?
No. 1% down is a down payment on approved credit. The premium is 10% of bail, or 8% in certain cases, and the balance is paid monthly.
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Jane Un Bail Bonds is a private bail agent licensed by the California Department of Insurance, License #1843448. We are not part of LAPD, LASD or the courts.