The SCPD Online Reporting Tool - It Really Works!!

The SCPD Online Reporting System offers a way for you to make quick reports that do not necessarily require a police officer to witness or take the information from you. This system is being provided for your convenience. If this is an emergency, do not file your report online. Please dial 911.
Our Online Crime Reporting System allows you to report the following crimes: Theft - Lost Property –Vandalism - Identity Theft - Hit & Run - Vehicle Burglary - Vehicle Tampering - Harassing Phone Calls

The SCPD Online Reporting System is a tool to assist SCPD with solving crimes. Reports that include detailed descriptions, serial numbers (crucial for bikes) and other valuable property information are important. When provided the brand, model, and serial numbers, the SCPD Team is able to list and quickly identify missing property in our stolen property systems. That information is then accessible by SCPD Officers in the field. It can speed up the process to return property and develop probable cause to make an arrest.
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Success Story with SCPD Online Reporting System

This man lost his wallet and eventually got it back. He used the SCPD Online Reporting System to make a quick report on 3/22/16. Perfect timing….because on 3/23/16 an alert SCPD Officer arrested John Walkenbach for an outstanding bench warrant on another matter. In Walkenbach’s possession was the wallet and credit cards of our visitor. The online report included essential details so that the arresting officer could quickly connect the wallet back to the owner. In the short time the wallet was missing, a new cell phone was fraudulently purchased on one of the credit cards. Mr. Walkenbach went to jail with the added charge of theft.Thanks for taking the time to fill out an online report.

The Santa Cruz Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety. We are committed to reducing crime in the City of Santa Cruz. Anyone with information regarding suspicious or criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.

November Online Crime Stats

In November, 184 reports were filed online using our online crime reporting system (called CopLogic). You can view the program here.

The most common crime type reported (43%) was petty theft. This was followed by vehicle burglary at 18% and vandalism at 8%.

The report system is estimated to have saved approximately $7,400 in staff time this past month.

Online Crime Reporting Stats: October

In October, 150 reports were filed online using our online crime reporting system (called CopLogic). You can view the program here.

The most common crime type reported (40%) was petty theft. This was followed by vandalism at 13% and vehicle burglary at 12%.

The report system is estimated to have saved approximately $6,000 in staff time this past month. 

Online Crime Reports: September Overview

In September at total of 184 crime reports were filed using our online crime reporting system. It is estimated that this saved the department about $7,500 in staff time. What were the most common crime types that were reported?

Petty Theft - 40%
Vehicle Burglary - 18%
Vandalism - 12%
Grand Theft - 7%

Online Crime Reporting Stats: August

In August, 253 reports were filed online using our online crime reporting system (called CopLogic). You can view the program here.

The most common crime type reported (45%) was petty theft. This was followed by vehicle burglary at 15% and lost property at 12% The only other crime types registering over 5% were lost property reports and vandalism.

The report system is estimated to have saved approximately $10,000 in staff time this past month. 

Online Crime Reporting Stats - July

In July, 260 reports were filed online using our online crime reporting system (called CopLogic). You can view the program here. The most common crime type reported (46%) was petty theft. This was followed by vehicle burglary at 17%. The only other crime types registering over 5% were lost property reports and vandalism.

The report system is estimated to have saved approximately $10,000 in staff time this past month. 

Online Crime Reporting - Six Month Overview

In June, 214 reports were filed online using our online crime reporting system (called CopLogic). You can view the program here.   The most common crime type reported (about 48%) was petty theft followed by vehicle burglary and vandalism. All other eligible crime types were under 5%.

In the first six months of the year (January-June) 1109 online reports were filed. Of those reports, 38% were for petty theft, 19% for vehicle burglary and 11% for vandalism. Other reports include lost property, vehicle tampering, hit and run, grand theft, identity theft and harassing phone calls. Since implementing the system approximately 15% of all crime reports are now filed via the online system.

The report system is estimated to save $7,000-9,000/month in staff time.

Online Crime Reporting - February Overview

In February, Santa Cruz residents used the SCPD online crime reporting system 159 times. Approximately half of those cases were for petty theft. Currently, you can use the system for a number of cases in which you don't have suspect information - such as:

• Vehicle Tampering or Vehicle Burglary 
• Petty and Grand Theft
• Identity Theft
• Lost Property
• Vandalism and a few other options. 

The most common usage of the system is for theft (petty and grand) and vehicle burglary. Depending upon the month between 10-15% of reports are filed online. 

Learn More About the Online Police Reporting System

Did you know that the Santa Cruz Police Department has an online reporting system? 

The Coplogic system is designed to simplify the process of making a report for crimes occurring within the city limits. You can make a report from any computer that has Internet access at a time that is most convenient for you. With the online reporting system, you don’t have to call dispatch, explain your reason for calling, or wait for an officer to call you or respond to your location to take the report. For certain crime reports, you can enter the information yourself and get a crime report number quickly and easily. You can even print a copy of your police report from your computer.

Last year, the online system processed 1,859 reports saving an estimated $75,000 in personnel costs. 

The Coplogic system accepts crime reports for Petty and Grand Theft, Auto Burglary, Vandalism, Vehicle Tampering, Harassing Phone Calls, Hit and Run reports with no suspect information, and Identity Theft. You can even submit digital images along with your report.

The online reporting system is only right for you if you are not reporting an emergency, the crime occurred within the city limits of Santa Cruz, there are no known suspects and you have a valid email address to receive a copy of the report.

If all of those factors are present, try the easy-to-follow instructions on the Santa Cruz Police Department website and make your report from the convenience of your keyboard.

2011 Online Crime Reporting Overview

In 2009 the Santa Cruz Police Department launched an online crime reporting feature - a way our community could more conveniently report certain crimes. Over the last few years the program has grown in popularity, both increasing the convenience for residents (as they no longer need to wait for an officer to respond to their report or can do it 24 hours/day without issue) and saved costs for the agency in police response. The online system, which can be seen here, allows residents to make a report in English or Spanish for the following crime types (when no suspect information is known):

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

All of the reports are approved and analyzed by police staff, just like a report written by an officer.

In 2011, over 1,850 reports were filed this way - most commonly for theft, vehicle burglary and minor vandalism. This equates to approximately 15% of all crime reports.

It is estimated that these reports saved the department approximately $75,000 in staff costs (and a few thousand hours of saved time) for officers that would have traveled to the scene for the report or taken time to input the information that residents are inputting. This time can now be dedicated to investigation of these crimes and more physical presence of the officers on the street.

Lastly, it's important to note that some of these crimes wouldn't have been reported at all if it weren't for the online system. Some residents have told us that the convenience of the system encouraged them to report - providing key data for crime analysis to help guide where the department's resources are allocated.