Neighborhood Crime Report
Lower Ocean
Santa Cruz, CA
C+
Crime Score
Higher than average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
118
18% above avg
Robbery
197
97% above avg
Burglary
165
65% above avg
Larceny/Theft
195
95% above avg
Vehicle Theft
187
87% above avg
Demographics
$933,974
Average Home
$64,594
Average Income
1,798
Population
29.0
Average Age
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Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz Crime Information
Santa Cruz, CA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
C+
Lower Ocean
Santa Cruz, CA
Crime Score: C+ – Higher than average crime
Updated today at 5:26pm
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1,798
Population
$64,594
Median Income
$933,974
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
118
Robbery
197
Burglary
165
Larceny/Theft
195
Vehicle Theft
187
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$933,974
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
16.8%
Renter Occupied
83.2%
Cost of Living
↓
13% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-11%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-12%
🚗 Transportation
-15%
🏥 Healthcare
-23%
💡 Utilities
-17%
Demographics
Education Level
16.8%
High School+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
48.3%
Black/African American
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
48.4%
Asian
4.7%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
60° / 40°F
Summer (Jul)
71° / 53°F
🌧️
27.5"
Annual Rain
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean is a neighborhood located in Santa Cruz, CA. With a crime score of C+, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,798 residents with a median household income of $64,594.
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