Zip 95060 (Santa Cruz, CA) Crime


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The city of Santa Cruz, CA, with its idyllic beaches and laid-back atmosphere, may seem like a peaceful haven. However, recent crime statistics paint a different picture. According to data from , Santa Cruz's violent crime rate stands at a staggering 40.3, well above the national average of 22.7. This number includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and vehicle theft, is also higher than the national average at 51.8. reports that the US average property crime rate is 35.4. With these statistics in mind, it's clear that residents of 95060 Santa Cruz must remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.

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

Santa Cruz (zip 95060) violent crime is 40.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Santa Cruz (zip 95060) property crime is 51.8. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Santa Cruz, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Scotts Valley, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Scotts Valley, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Santa Cruz, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Santa Cruz, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12019
Capitola, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Scotts Valley, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Watsonville, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Los Gatos, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Monte Sereno, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
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Scotts Valley, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Los Gatos, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Saratoga, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Campbell, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Morgan Hill, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
Marina, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019

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Over 3 years ago

No place is perfect, but Santa Cruz is the best place if you have to live in the Bay Area. Neighbors here commute to Google and Stanford. Santa Cruz offers a better  More

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