Crime per Capita in Central Santa Cruz
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Central Santa Cruz.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$4.06 million
Cost of Crime™ for Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,162 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Central Santa Cruz in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Central Santa Cruz ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of neighborhoods but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Central Santa Cruz's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Central Santa Cruz is 32.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Central Santa Cruz Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Central Santa Cruz varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the central areas to 1 in 42 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA see the most incidents - about 71 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Central Santa Cruz for 2025 is $4,064,500. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,162 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Central Santa Cruz. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Central Santa Cruz Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA: | $491 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Central Santa Cruz is $491 per year, which is $27 more than the national average and the same as Santa Cruz's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Central Santa Cruz:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,005 more than in Central Santa Cruz.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $291 less than in Central Santa Cruz
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Central Santa Cruz for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Central Santa Cruz |
Cost per Central Santa Cruz Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$856,089 |
$103 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$278,546 |
$34 |
Robbery |
$353,484 |
$43 |
Assault |
$767,718 |
$93 |
Kidnapping |
$71,813 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$487,860 |
$59 |
Burglary |
$277,229 |
$33 |
Theft |
$576,875 |
$70 |
Arson |
$50,981 |
$6 |
Vandalism |
$110,593 |
$13 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,655 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$195,194 |
$24 |
Identity Theft |
$36,461 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,064,500 |
$491 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Central Santa Cruz totals $7,409,173 ($895 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,473,674 ($1,386 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Central Santa Cruz crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Central Santa Cruz has 2, have the same problem. Of Central Santa Cruz’s 8,279 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Central Santa Cruz residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.229 |
Robbery |
1.357 |
Rape |
0.5549 |
Murder |
0.0550 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.196 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.45 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.805 |
Burglary |
3.692 |
Arson |
0.2550 |
Total Property Crime |
21.21 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1431 |
Drug Crimes |
3.187 |
Vandalism |
1.870 |
Identity Theft |
0.5690 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0270 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.796 (B+) |
Individual Central Santa Cruz Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Central Santa Cruz is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Central Santa Cruz.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | C | C+ | |
B- | C- | C+ | |
A+ | A | A+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | B | A- | |
A | B- | A | |
A | A- | A- | |
A- | C | B+ | |
A- | A | B- | |
A+ | B+ | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Central Santa Cruz is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | C | C | |
A | A | A | |
D+ | B- | B- | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
B | A- | A- | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
A+ | A | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | D- | D- |
Considering only the crime rate, Central Santa Cruz is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Central Santa Cruz schools on SchoolGrade
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