2025 Top Neighborhoods by Safety in: Santa Cruz, CA | Houseberry

2025 Top Neighborhoods by Safety in:

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Overall Score

School

Safety

Amenities

Price

Value

Appreciation

Find Santa Cruz’s safest neighborhoods, ranked by the lowest reported crime rates.

1^st

Tanner-Heights-Santa-Cruz

Tanner Heights, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 1.0

Safety : 4.5

Amenities : 1.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

1^st

Tanner-Heights-Santa-Cruz

Tanner Heights, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 1.0

Safety : 4.5

Amenities : 1.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

2^nd

Carbonera-Santa-Cruz

Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 0.5

Price : $1,550,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

2^nd

Carbonera-Santa-Cruz

Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 0.5

Price : $1,550,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

3^rd

Lighthouse-The-Circles-Santa-Cruz

Lighthouse / The Circles, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.7

School : 3.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 2.9

Price : $1,900,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

3^rd

Lighthouse-The-Circles-Santa-Cruz

Lighthouse / The Circles, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.7

School : 3.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 2.9

Price : $1,900,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

4^th

Lighthouse-Field-State-Beach-Santa-Cruz

Lighthouse Field State Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 1.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.9

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

4^th

Lighthouse-Field-State-Beach-Santa-Cruz

Lighthouse Field State Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 1.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.9

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

5^th

Natural-Bridges-State-Beach-Santa-Cruz

Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

5^th

Natural-Bridges-State-Beach-Santa-Cruz

Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

6^th

Paradise-Park-Masonic-Club-Santa-Cruz

Paradise Park Masonic Club, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.4

School : 3.0

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 0.2

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

6^th

Paradise-Park-Masonic-Club-Santa-Cruz

Paradise Park Masonic Club, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.4

School : 3.0

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 0.2

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

7^th

Prospect-Heights-Santa-Cruz

Prospect Heights, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.8

School : -

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.3

Price : $995,450

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

7^th

Prospect-Heights-Santa-Cruz

Prospect Heights, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.8

School : -

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.3

Price : $995,450

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

8^th

University-of-California-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.4

School : 3.0

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

8^th

University-of-California-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.4

School : 3.0

Safety : 4.0

Amenities : 1.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

9^th

Banana-Belt-Santa-Cruz

Banana Belt, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.3

School : 1.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 3.5

Price : $837,250

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

9^th

Banana-Belt-Santa-Cruz

Banana Belt, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.3

School : 1.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 3.5

Price : $837,250

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

10^th

King-Street-Santa-Cruz

King Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 3.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 3.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

10^th

King-Street-Santa-Cruz

King Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 3.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 3.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

11^th

Western-Drive-Nobel-Santa-Cruz

Western Drive / Nobel, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.6

School : 4.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 1.7

Price : $1,545,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

11^th

Western-Drive-Nobel-Santa-Cruz

Western Drive / Nobel, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.6

School : 4.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 1.7

Price : $1,545,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

12^th

Westlake-Santa-Cruz

Westlake, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 2.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 2

Price : $1,299,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

12^th

Westlake-Santa-Cruz

Westlake, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.7

School : 2.0

Safety : 3.5

Amenities : 2

Price : $1,299,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

13^th

DeLaveaga-Park-Santa-Cruz

DeLaveaga Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.9

School : 1.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 0.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

13^th

DeLaveaga-Park-Santa-Cruz

DeLaveaga Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.9

School : 1.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 0.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

14^th

Harvey-West-District-Santa-Cruz

Harvey West District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.2

School : 3.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 2.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

14^th

Harvey-West-District-Santa-Cruz

Harvey West District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.2

School : 3.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 2.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

15^th

Lower-Seabright-Santa-Cruz

Lower Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 4.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 2.3

Price : $1,850,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

15^th

Lower-Seabright-Santa-Cruz

Lower Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 4.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 2.3

Price : $1,850,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

16^th

Moore-Creek-Upland-Open-Space-Santa-Cruz

Moore Creek Upland Open Space, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.6

School : 4.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 0.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

16^th

Moore-Creek-Upland-Open-Space-Santa-Cruz

Moore Creek Upland Open Space, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.6

School : 4.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 0.5

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

17^th

Ocean-Street-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Ocean Street Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.9

School : 0.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 4.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

17^th

Ocean-Street-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Ocean Street Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.9

School : 0.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 4.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

18^th

Pogonip-Santa-Cruz

Pogonip, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.1

School : 1.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 0.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

18^th

Pogonip-Santa-Cruz

Pogonip, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.1

School : 1.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 0.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

19^th

San-Lorenzo-Park-Santa-Cruz

San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.4

School : 1.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 4.7

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

19^th

San-Lorenzo-Park-Santa-Cruz

San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.4

School : 1.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 4.7

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

20^th

Upper-Ocean-Santa-Cruz

Upper Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 3.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 3.2

Price : $939,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

20^th

Upper-Ocean-Santa-Cruz

Upper Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 3.5

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 3.2

Price : $939,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

21^st

Water-Street-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Water Street Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 4.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 4.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

21^st

Water-Street-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Water Street Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.5

School : 4.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 4.4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

22^nd

Westside-Industrial-District-Santa-Cruz

Westside Industrial District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.0

School : 3.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 2

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

22^nd

Westside-Industrial-District-Santa-Cruz

Westside Industrial District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.0

School : 3.0

Safety : 3.0

Amenities : 2

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

23^rd

California-Street-Mission-Hill-Santa-Cruz

California Street / Mission Hill, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.2

School : -

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 4.2

Price : $1,195,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

23^rd

California-Street-Mission-Hill-Santa-Cruz

California Street / Mission Hill, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.2

School : -

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 4.2

Price : $1,195,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

24^th

Downtown-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.6

School : 3.0

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 4.6

Price : $750,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

24^th

Downtown-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.6

School : 3.0

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 4.6

Price : $750,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

25^th

Neary-Lagoon-Santa-Cruz

Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.3

School : 2.5

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

25^th

Neary-Lagoon-Santa-Cruz

Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.3

School : 2.5

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

26^th

Upper-Seabright-Santa-Cruz

Upper Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.3

School : 2.5

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 3.5

Price : $1,700,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

26^th

Upper-Seabright-Santa-Cruz

Upper Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.3

School : 2.5

Safety : 2.0

Amenities : 3.5

Price : $1,700,000

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

27^th

Arana-Gulch-Santa-Cruz

Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.6

School : 1.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 2.9

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

27^th

Arana-Gulch-Santa-Cruz

Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.6

School : 1.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 2.9

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

28^th

Beach-and-Boardwalk-District-Santa-Cruz

Beach and Boardwalk District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.0

School : 4.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

28^th

Beach-and-Boardwalk-District-Santa-Cruz

Beach and Boardwalk District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.0

School : 4.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

29^th

Beach-Hill-Beach-Flats-Santa-Cruz

Beach Hill / Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 5.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4.2

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

29^th

Beach-Hill-Beach-Flats-Santa-Cruz

Beach Hill / Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 3.3

School : 5.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4.2

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

30^th

Branciforte-Drive-Santa-Cruz

Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 1.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

30^th

Branciforte-Drive-Santa-Cruz

Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 1.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

31^st

Lower-Ocean-Santa-Cruz

Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.4

School : 3.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4.4

Price : $722,499

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

31^st

Lower-Ocean-Santa-Cruz

Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.4

School : 3.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4.4

Price : $722,499

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

32^nd

Mission-Street-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Mission Street Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

32^nd

Mission-Street-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Mission Street Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.1

School : 2.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

33^rd

River-Street-District-Santa-Cruz

River Street District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 1.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

33^rd

River-Street-District-Santa-Cruz

River Street District, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 1.0

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 4.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

34^th

Soquel-Avenue-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Soquel Avenue Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.0

School : 2.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 3.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

34^th

Soquel-Avenue-Corridor-Santa-Cruz

Soquel Avenue Corridor, Santa Cruz, CA

Overall Score : 2.0

School : 2.5

Safety : 1.5

Amenities : 3.3

Price : -

Appreciation : -

Value: $0

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