Santa Cruz, CA Crime Rate
Population: 61,346 • Latest FBI Data
61Score
C
Average Safety
376
Violent Crimes
612.9/100k
1,543
Property Crimes
2515.2/100k
3
Murders
63
Robberies
284
Assaults
83
Burglaries
Is Santa Cruz Safe?
Santa Cruz, CA has a safety score of 61/100 (C). The violent crime rate is 612.9 per 100k residents. Property crime rate is 2515.2 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz's crime rate?
Santa Cruz has a total crime rate of 3128.1 per 100,000 residents, with 612.9 violent crimes and 2515.2 property crimes per 100k.
How does Santa Cruz compare to the national average?
Violent crime is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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