Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area, CA Crime


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The Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA Metro Area has a reputation for being a relatively safe community, with a violent crime rate of 22.2 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a prevalent issue in the area, with a rate of 46.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Despite efforts to reduce crime, residents in this area must remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their belongings. The community as a whole must also continue to work towards addressing the underlying issues that contribute to these crimes, in order to create a safer and more secure environment for all.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area violent crime is 22.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area property crime is 46.6. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Santa Clara, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Santa Clara, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Capitola, CA Crime History
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