Crime & Safety Report for 623 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Review crime and safety information near 623 High St, 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

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

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Full report contains 95 offenders within 5 miles and 969 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

95 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 623 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

95 Registered Offenders Nearby
17 Rape
78 Child Involved
19 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 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
0.7 High
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VISHER, JOHN WILLIAM

78 years old

Child Involved

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

66 years old

Child Involved

Not Provided SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
4.2 Medium

969 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

969 Crime & Incidents by Severity
114 Severe
51 Medium
110 Low
694 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
Mission Hill Middle0.3 mi
Westlake Elementary0.5 mi
Santa Cruz High0.6 mi
Santa Cruz County ROP0.7 mi
Santa Cruz County Special Education0.8 mi
Santa Cruz County Community0.8 mi
Santa Cruz County Court0.8 mi
Bay View Elementary0.8 mi
Alternative Family Education1.5 mi
Ark Independent Studies1.5 mi
Costanoa Continuation High1.5 mi
Pacific Collegiate Charter1.6 mi
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch1.6 mi
Gault Elementary1.8 mi
Branciforte Middle1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 623 High St 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.

How often is this HoodScore report updated?

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