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I don't know how accurate this data is, but I looked around and it seems to match the numbers that other sites listed: http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-San

I don't know how accurate this data is, but I looked around and it seems to match the numbers that other sites listed: http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Santa-Cruz-California.html http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Santa-Cruz-California.h... It doesn't show any major trends upwards (or downwards) in the crime rate for Santa Cruz. Are there other sources of data on which you are referring? I ask because it looks like you are being downvoted (I didn't downvote you), perhaps because your comment didn't come across like one with data behind it.

jmspring 12y ago
The site shows particular numbers, but having lived here 24+ years, the statistics don't reflect reality. The problem is, "petty theft" doesn't get written up, in most cases if it is under $1000 in loss, the police will not take a report. Bike theft? Well, good luck with that - if Paul Graham was to witness you jacking a $5k bike off of my car and he called the cops and the bike wasn't registered, the cops will not do anything. Thief tools on you and you are "checked out" by the cops, unless there is an outstanding warrant, you are let go. There is a big local issue with actually "punishing" any petty crime. I saw the stats, but the reality is way out of whack with them mainly due to cops/courts/DAs not really enforcing things. Crimes related to drug use -- heroin, meth, bath salts -- generally don't even get into the system. Take them to jail, they are out in a couple of hours max. If you want specifics, I am happy to provide.