2017 2018 Percent Change
Homicide was unchanged 0 1 N/A
Sexual assault 39 19 -51%
Robbery 55 30 -45%
Aggravated assault 128 129 1%
Burglary 211 171 -19%
Larceny 1437 1,237 -14%
Auto theft 218 137 -37%
Arson 6 12 100%
While the department is pleased that fewer people have been victimized, we recognize one victim is too many. Chief Mills is appreciative of hard-working staff and involved the community members that has taken the opportunity to improve the safety of Santa Cruz through vigilance and community involvement.
Quarterly crime statistics for the City of Santa Cruz http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/police/crime-statistics
Chief Mills shares additional perspective regarding crime stat data
https://chiefmills.com/2018/08/01/crime-is-down-in-santa-cruz/
