Crime & Safety Report for 450 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Review crime and safety information near 450 Vine Hill 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

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

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Full report contains 30 offenders within 5 miles and 266 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

30 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 450 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

30 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
26 Child Involved
4 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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LEWIS, RICHARD ALLEN

88 years old

Child Involved

Not Provided SOQUEL, CA, 95073
3 Medium
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MCKEAN, MATTHEW

41 years old

Not Provided SOQUEL, CA, 95073
3 Medium
Offender photo

GELB, LEON MAX

60 years old

Child Involved

ORAL COPULATION WITH A MINOR UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE AND MORE THAN A 10 YEAR AGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFFENDER AND VICTIM

2024-09-02T17:18:09

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE

2024-09-02T17:18:09

11830 SUNSET CT FELTON, CA, 95018
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

BUCHANAN, RICHARD LEE

77 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

1611 BRANCIFORTE DR SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95065
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

PULLEN, GREGORY

60 years old

Child Involved

411 N NAVARRA DR SCOTTS VALLEY, CA, 95066
0.8 High

266 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

266 Crime & Incidents by Severity
21 Severe
10 Medium
36 Low
199 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

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.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:07 PM

Mt Hermon Rd & Lockewood Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies requested that Scotts Valley police check for any recent reckless driving reports involving a similar vehicle about ten minutes before a reported crash near Mount Hermon Road and Lockewood Lane in Scotts Valley. Scotts Valley police reported no matching prior calls.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:34 PM

Whispering Pines Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue near Whispering Pines Drive in Scotts Valley. An engine and medic units were assigned to the call.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:14 PM

Granite Creek Rd & Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call on a Metro bus pulled over near Scotts Valley Drive and Granite Creek Road. Medic 7 was assigned to the patient.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Vine Hill Elementary1.2 mi
Scotts Valley High1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 450 Vine Hill 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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