Crime & Safety Report for 233 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Review crime and safety information near 233 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. 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

$1,880,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,309 sqft

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

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Full report contains 87 offenders within 5 miles and 902 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

87 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 233 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

87 Registered Offenders Nearby
15 Rape
72 Child Involved
17 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GARCIA-LOPEZ, MARTIN

44 years old

Child Involved

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

2025-08-24T09:03:03

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

43 years old

Rapist

1344 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
0.8 High
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ROMERO, MARIO RAMIREZ

70 years old

Child Involved

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

78 years old

Child Involved

805 1/2 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
0.8 High
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FLUENT, CURTIS ANDY

66 years old

Child Involved

Not Provided SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
4.6 Medium

902 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

902 Crime & Incidents by Severity
107 Severe
50 Medium
103 Low
642 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 09:28 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.

Public Service

07/16/2026 08:11 PM

Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 62 is dispatched on a public service call near Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:10 PM

Cypress Park, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched near Cypress Park. Medic 11 was assigned to the location.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Bay View Elementary0.2 mi
Santa Cruz High0.4 mi
Mission Hill Middle0.4 mi
Westlake Elementary0.9 mi
Pacific Collegiate Charter1.3 mi
Santa Cruz County ROP1.3 mi
Santa Cruz County Community1.3 mi
Santa Cruz County Special Education1.3 mi
Santa Cruz County Court1.3 mi
Alternative Family Education1.6 mi
Ark Independent Studies1.6 mi
Costanoa Continuation High1.7 mi
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch1.7 mi
Gault Elementary1.8 mi
Branciforte Middle2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 233 Van Ness Ave 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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