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Scotts Valley, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Scotts Valley Police Department serves the city of Scotts Valley, CA in Santa Cruz County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 324 violent crimes and 672 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.4 per 100k residents, which is 45.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 150.1 per 100k, 8.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate150.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate133.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime58.4A324106.2-45.0%
Property Crime150.1C672163.6-8.3%
Aggravated Assault8.3A4722.3-62.5%
Larceny133.4C468116.4+14.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.7B4922.2-24.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 3
Anti-Buddhist 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 5
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Watsonville 3 miles
B 93.2
C 155.3
Violent: 59.6% higher
Property: 3.5% higher
Santa Cruz 6 miles
D 139.3
C 150.6
Violent: 138.6% higher
Property: 0.3% higher
Capitola 6 miles
A 42.0
A 31.5
Violent: 28.1% lower
Property: 79.0% lower
Monte Sereno 12 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Campbell 17 miles
C 120.4
D 255.2
Violent: 106.2% higher
Property: 70.0% higher