Santa Cruz, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (61.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,001 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Santa Cruz demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0669112, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total crime count is 1001 incidents. Homicide accounts for a small fraction of the total, with 3 incidents, all classified as Homicide Offenses. Assault is a significant concern, with 584 incidents, all categorized as Assault Offenses. Sex Offenses show a total of 40 incidents, broken down into Kidnapping/Abduction (6 incidents), Kidnapping/Abduction (27 incidents), and Sex Offenses (7 incidents). Property Crime is also a notable category, with 299 incidents. This includes Stolen Property Offenses (94 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (26 incidents), Larceny/Theft Offenses (86 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (4 incidents), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (89 incidents). Other crimes, grouped as "others," total 46 incidents, comprising Arson (3 incidents), Fraud Offenses (38 incidents), Embezzlement (2 incidents), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (3 incidents). Robbery accounts for 29 incidents, all classified as Robbery. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. The city and state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are not available in the provided data.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Santa Cruz, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Santa Cruz, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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