Crime & Safety in Santa Cruz, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Santa Cruz has a violent crime rate of 623 per 100,000 residents, 64% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 463.0 per 100,000, robbery at 104.3, rape at 50.5. The murder rate is 4.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,608 per 100,000, 33% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,240, burglary at 135, vehicle theft at 160 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 25 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Santa Cruz receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Santa Cruz vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent622.7/100K
64% above US avg
Murder4.9/100K
22% below US avg
Rape50.5/100K
Robbery104.3/100K
Assault463.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,608.2/100K
33% above US avg
Burglary135.3/100K
Theft2,239.8/100K
Vehicle Theft159.8/100K
Arson73.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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