Neighborhood Crime Report
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
B-
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
140
40% above avg
Robbery
195
95% above avg
Burglary
168
68% above avg
Larceny/Theft
196
96% above avg
Vehicle Theft
187
87% above avg
Demographics
$862,343
Average Home
$40,033
Average Income
4,784
Population
30.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Downtown Santa Cruz Details
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Crime Information
Santa Cruz, CA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B-
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Crime Score: B- – Average crime
Updated today at 5:26pm
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4,784
Population
$40,033
Median Income
$862,343
Median Home Value
30.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
140
Robbery
195
Burglary
168
Larceny/Theft
196
Vehicle Theft
187
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$862,343
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
13.6%
Renter Occupied
86.4%
Cost of Living
↓
15% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-10%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-12%
🚗 Transportation
-18%
🏥 Healthcare
-23%
💡 Utilities
-16%
Demographics
Education Level
22.8%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
60.1%
Black/African American
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
27.1%
Asian
9.7%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
60° / 39°F
Summer (Jul)
71° / 53°F
🌧️
28.2"
Annual Rain
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz is a neighborhood located in Santa Cruz, CA. With a crime score of B-, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 4,784 residents with a median household income of $40,033.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities