Crime & Safety Report for 802 Modesto Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Review crime and safety information near 802 Modesto 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

$1,595,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,045 sqft

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

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Full report contains 66 offenders within 5 miles and 770 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

66 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 802 Modesto Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

66 Registered Offenders Nearby
14 Rape
55 Child Involved
14 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

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
3.3 Medium
Offender photo

RUIZ, JOSEPH

43 years old

Rapist

RAPE OF A VICTIM UNCONSCIOUS OF THE NATURE OF THE ACT

2025-08-24T09:03:04

1344 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
2.1 Medium
Offender photo

ROMERO, MARIO RAMIREZ

70 years old

Child Involved

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE BY FORCE OR FEAR

2025-08-24T09:03:04

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

2025-08-24T09:03:04

123 COTTONWOOD ST SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

VISHER, JOHN WILLIAM

78 years old

Child Involved

POSSESS OR CONTROL OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR IN SEXUAL CONDUCT

2025-08-24T09:03:05

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

2025-08-24T09:03:05

LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE BY FORCE OR FEAR

2025-08-24T09:03:05

805 1/2 PACIFIC AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
1.9 Medium
Offender photo

HAWKS, JEFFREY

41 years old

Not Provided SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
3.7 Medium

770 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

770 Crime & Incidents by Severity
92 Severe
44 Medium
84 Low
550 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
Pacific Collegiate Charter0.7 mi
Bay View Elementary1.2 mi
Santa Cruz High1.7 mi
Mission Hill Middle1.8 mi
Westlake Elementary1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 802 Modesto Ave in a low-crime area?

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