Crime & Safety Report for 3554 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Review crime and safety information near 3554 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$4,995,000 | 2 bd | 1 ba | 1,200 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 100 offenders within 5 miles and 1087 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

100 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 3554 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

100 Registered Offenders Nearby
17 Rape
84 Child Involved
19 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MARAVILLA RIVERA, JOEL ADALBERTO

29 years old

Child Involved

600 PARK AVE CAPITOLA, CA, 95010
2.6 Medium
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GARCIA-LOPEZ, MARTIN

44 years old

Child Involved

140 MORRISSEY BLVD SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
1.8 Medium
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RUIZ, JOSEPH

43 years old

Rapist

1344 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
3 Medium
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ROMERO, MARIO RAMIREZ

70 years old

Child Involved

123 COTTONWOOD ST SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
2.9 Medium
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VISHER, JOHN WILLIAM

78 years old

Child Involved

805 1/2 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
3.2 Medium

1087 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1087 Crime & Incidents by Severity
126 Severe
58 Medium
131 Low
772 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involves a patient at a hotel near Ocean Street. Fire and medical units responded to the scene with some units substituting for others. The call time was recorded as 2151.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:35 PM

Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch sent to an incident near Seventh-day Adventist Camp on Soquel San Jose Road.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:28 PM

24th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near 24th Avenue, involving Medic 12 and Alpha Medical units.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:27 PM

Madrone St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical units responded to a medical emergency near Madrone Street at a location referred to as the Wooden House. Truck 61 replaced Engine 61 for the response.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:22 PM

Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle partially blocking the number two lane of northbound Highway 17 near Scotts Valley Drive. The car is described as an older dark-colored Toyota Corolla.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary0.3 mi
De Laveaga Elementary1.0 mi
Harbor High1.1 mi
Ocean Alternative Education Center1.2 mi
Special Education Preschool1.2 mi
Green Acres Elementary1.2 mi
Tierra Pacifica Charter1.2 mi
Soquel High1.4 mi
Main Street Elementary1.7 mi
Happy Valley Elementary1.7 mi
Live Oak Elementary1.7 mi
Soquel Elementary1.7 mi
Branciforte Middle1.9 mi

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Is 3554 Paul Sweet Rd in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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