The crime rate in Santa Cruz, AZ County has been a cause for concern for many years. With a violent crime rate of 21.7, it is just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate of 36.1 is slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents and visitors of Santa Cruz County are at a higher risk of falling victim to property crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite efforts by law enforcement to combat crime, the numbers remain relatively high, making it important for individuals to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. As a resident of Santa Cruz County, it is important to be aware of these statistics and do our part in keeping our community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Santa Cruz County violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Santa Cruz County property crime is 36.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Santa Cruz, Arizona does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nogales, Arizona. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nogales, Arizona. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.