Capitola, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Capitola Police Department serves the city of Capitola, CA in Santa Cruz County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 430 violent crimes and 1,432 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.5 per 100k, 80.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 430 | 106.2 | -60.5% |
| Property Crime | 31.5 | A | 1432 | 163.6 | -80.8% |
| Homicide | 10.5 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +1868.7% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -56.3% |
| Larceny | 21.0 | A | 1207 | 116.4 | -82.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville | 4 miles | B 93.2 | C 155.3 | Violent: 122.0% higher Property: 393.3% higher |
| Santa Cruz | 4 miles | D 139.3 | C 150.6 | Violent: 231.8% higher Property: 378.4% higher |
| Scotts Valley | 6 miles | A 58.4 | C 150.1 | Violent: 39.1% higher Property: 376.8% higher |
| Monte Sereno | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Gilroy | 21 miles | C 113.4 | D 249.4 | Violent: 170.1% higher Property: 692.3% higher |