Online Police Reporting System

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Police Department Online Police Reporting System.

If you need to report an emergency, dial 9-1-1

Please Note: Using the Santa Cruz Police Department Police Online Citizen Reporting System you can report the following incidents:

Harassing Phone Calls
Hit and Run
Identity Theft
Lost Property
Shoplifting
Theft
Vandalism
Vehicle Burglary
Vehicle Tampering

Upon Submission of your Online Report

You will see the words: "Your online police report has been submitted."
You will be emailed a temporary Tracking Number.

Report Process and Tips

You can only use the Online Police Reporting System if you do not know the suspect. If the suspect is known, call Non-Emergency Dispatch at (831) 471-1131.
The system will give you 30 minutes to complete your report before it times out.
If filing a vandalism report, you may submit digital photos with your report.
All reports submitted to the Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed.
Upon review, if your submission is rejected, you will receive an email with further instructions.
Upon review, if your submission is approved, you will be emailed your permanent Case Number.
If further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.

Please note that filing a false police report is a crime.

What if I don't have access to a computer for filing my report online?

There is a computer located in our Lobby at 155 Center St. in Santa Cruz. Lobby Hours are Monday - Thursday from 9am - 4pm.

If your incident is an emergency, call 9-1-1. If a non-emergency call (831) 471-1131.

Can I use the SCPD Online Police Reporting System if the crime happened in a different city?

No, If a crime took place outside of the City of Santa Cruz contact the appropriate agency.

Capitola Police Department: (831) 475-4242
Highway Patrol: (831) 662-0511
Scotts Valley Police Department: (831) 440-5670
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office: (831) 454-3042
UCSC Police Department: (831) 459-2231
Watsonville Police Department: (831) 768-3300

What if this happened on a state Freeway?

If this took place on a state Freeway please call the California Highway Patrol Office nearest you.

What is a known suspect?

A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person and knows where to find the person who committed the crime.

What do I do if I don’t have an email address?

If you don’t have a valid email address where you can send and receive email, you can sign up for a free account at many sites including Yahoo, Google and MSN. Otherwise, please call (831) 471-1131 to contact a police officer or visit the Santa Cruz Police Department at 155 Center St.

How do I add supplemental information to an existing case?

To add more information to an existing report you have submitted online, please complete a supplemental report. After you open up the online police reporting system, choose the second option seen down below. Type in your original report number & click continue.

Please Note: In order to file a supplemental report, your original report must have already been approved & a permanent Case Number issued.