Hate Crime Data AB-485
AB-485
Santa Cruz Police Department takes all hate incidents seriously. We are committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive community for all. If you have been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident in the City of Santa Cruz, we encourage you to report the incident to Santa Cruz Police. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 and non-emergency line: (831) 471-1131.
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Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: Other (bottle, rocks, etc.)
Location: Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 2
Type of Crime: Aggravated Assault
Bias: Anti-Gay (Male)
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: None
Location: Parking Lot/Garage/Drop Lot
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Intimidation
Bias: Anti-Black or African-American
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Daubing of Swastika
Weapon Type: None
Location: Restaurant
Victim Type: Business
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Unknown
Number of Suspects: Unknown
Type of Crime: Destruction of Property/Damage/Vandalism
Bias: Anti-Multiple Races (Groups)
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Daubing of Swastika
Weapon Type: None
Location: Residence/Home/Driveway
Victim Type: Government
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Unknown
Number of Suspects: Unknown
Type of Crime: Destruction of Property/Damage/Vandalism
Bias: Anti-Jewish
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Daubing of Swastika
Weapon Type: None
Location: Park/Playground
Victim Type: Government
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Unknown
Number of Suspects: Unknown
Type of Crime: Destruction of Property/Damage/Vandalism
Bias: Anti-Multiple Races (Groups)
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: None
Location: Restaurant
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Hispanic
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Simple Assault, Intimidation
Bias: Anti-Black or African-American
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Daubing of Swastika
Weapon Type: None
Location: Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
Victim Type: Government
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Unknown
Number of Suspects: Unknown
Type of Crime: Destruction of Property/Damage/Vandalism
Bias: Anti-Jewish
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: Other (bottle, rocks, etc.)
Location: Restaurant
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 2
Suspect's Race: Hispanic
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Aggravated Assault
Bias: Anti-Gay (Male)
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: Unknown
Location: Air/Bus/Train Terminal
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Simple Assault
Bias: Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender
Year: 2023
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: None
Location: Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Intimidation
Bias: Anti-Black or African American
Year: March 2024
Offensive Acts: Cross Burning
Weapon Type: None
Location: Church/Synagogue/Temple/Mosque
Victim Type: Religious Organization
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Arson, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Bias: Anti-Protestant
Year: Sept 2024
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: Taser/Stun Gun
Location: Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Intimidation
Bias: Anti-Black or African-American
Year: Oct 2024
Offensive Acts: Graffiti
Weapon Type: None
Location: Private Health Facility
Victim Type: Business
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Unknown
Number of Suspects: Unknown
Type of Crime: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Bias: Anti-Black or African-American
Year: Dec 2024
Offensive Acts: Graffiti
Weapon Type: None
Location: Bar/Night Club
Victim Type: Business
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Arson, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Bias: Anti-Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
Year: April 2025
Offensive Acts: Verbal Slurs
Weapon Type: Blunt Object
Location: Highway/Road/Alley/Street/Sidewalk
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 3
Suspect's Race: White
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Aggravated Assault
Bias: Anti-Gay (Male)
Year: April 2025
Offensive Acts: Damage to Vehicle
Weapon Type: None
Location: Other
Victim Type: Individual
Number of Victims: 1
Suspect's Race: Unknown
Number of Suspects: 1
Type of Crime: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Bias: Anti-Black or African American