2026 Top Cities by Safety Score in: Santa Cruz County | Houseberry

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Explore the neighborhoods with the lowest crime in Santa Cruz, based on available data. This list points to neighborhoods where safety and security take priority.

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Live Oak

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 3.5

Safety : 5.0

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Live Oak

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 3.5

Safety : 5.0

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Aptos

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 2.6

Safety : 5.0

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Aptos

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 2.6

Safety : 5.0

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Pasatiempo

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 5.0

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Pasatiempo

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 5.0

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Pleasure Point

Overall Score : 2.8

School : 2.0

Safety : 4.0

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Pleasure Point

Overall Score : 2.8

School : 2.0

Safety : 4.0

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Santa Cruz

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 2.4

Safety : 2.8

Price : $449,506

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Santa Cruz

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 2.4

Safety : 2.8

Price : $449,506

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