Crime & Safety Report for 634 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Review crime and safety information near 634 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$1,600,000 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,473 sqft

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

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Full report contains 47 offenders within 5 miles and 342 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

47 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 634 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

47 Registered Offenders Nearby
6 Rape
40 Child Involved
10 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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PESCH, BENJAMIN LEO

54 years old

Child Involved

1850 CALYPSO DR APTOS, CA, 95003
1.3 Medium
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MARAVILLA RIVERA, JOEL ADALBERTO

29 years old

Child Involved

600 PARK AVE CAPITOLA, CA, 95010
3.3 Medium
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NEWGARD, MICHELLE MAUREEM

60 years old

Child Involved

809 BALBOA AVE CAPITOLA, CA, 95010
3.2 Medium
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BORTZ, SANTIAGO FRANCO

44 years old

Child Involved

692 38TH AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
4.3 Medium
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HAUGE, CARSTEN

77 years old

Child Involved

914 PELLEGRINI ST SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
5 Medium

342 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

342 Crime & Incidents by Severity
44 Severe
16 Medium
73 Low
209 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Rescue / Water Incident

07/16/2026 08:01 PM

Manresa Main State Beach, 1445 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch traffic indicates a possible water rescue incident near Manresa State Beach where a swimmer was initially reported in the water. Harbor patrol and Coast Guard responses were later canceled after personnel confirmed the swimmer was on shore, standing, and no medical care was needed. All swimmers were reported safely out of the water and command for the incident was terminated.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:47 PM

Mangels Rnch, Aptos, CA 95003

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for difficulty breathing was reported near Mangels Ranch Road and Aptos Creek Road. Engine 3515 and Medic 12 were dispatched.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:56 PM

CA-1, Capitola, CA

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss a possible hit-and-run or follow-up crash involving a lifted gray Ford pickup truck with tinted windows and modified black headlights, reportedly seen near Highway 1 by Capitola. The pickup may have been traveling southbound and then northbound, and Santa Cruz police are asked to be notified.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:48 PM

Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of four motorcycles traveling at high speed near Portola Drive in Santa Cruz, last seen heading toward the area of Porter Street and 38th Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:43 PM

Peralta Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatches indicate a medical emergency near Peralta Way, Santa Cruz.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Rio del Mar Elementary0.7 mi
Valencia Elementary1.1 mi
Aptos Junior High1.2 mi
Aptos High1.9 mi

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Is 634 Townsend Dr in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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