Berkeley, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Berkeley Police Department serves the city of Berkeley, CA in Alameda County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,240 violent crimes and 25,474 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.9 per 100k residents, which is 42.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 444.3 per 100k, 171.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 127 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 AAnnual Rate60.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,240 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,314 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate444.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,474 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate76.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,743 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate273.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,048 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,501 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 60.9 | A | 3240 | 106.2 | -42.7% |
Property Crime | 444.3 | F | 25474 | 163.6 | +171.5% |
Homicide | 1.7 | F | 13 | 0.5 | +222.8% |
Rape | 3.4 | C | 313 | 3.5 | -3.0% |
Robbery | 23.2 | F | 1314 | 5.8 | +298.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 26.6 | C | 973 | 22.3 | +19.5% |
Burglary | 76.3 | F | 3743 | 24.0 | +217.7% |
Larceny | 273.6 | F | 18048 | 116.4 | +135.1% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 90.9 | F | 3501 | 22.2 | +310.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 127 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Arab | 2 |
Anti-Asian | 15 |
Anti-White | 11 |
Anti-Jewish | 21 |
Anti-Gay (Male) | 11 |
Anti-Transgender | 4 |
Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 38 |
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 7 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Albany | 2 miles | A 15.8 | D 247.1 | Violent: 74.1% lower Property: 44.4% lower |
El Cerrito | 4 miles | B 82.7 | F 452.9 | Violent: 35.8% higher Property: 1.9% higher |
Piedmont | 4 miles | A 28.3 | F 301.9 | Violent: 53.5% lower Property: 32.0% lower |
Oakland | 5 miles | F 297.5 | F 729.3 | Violent: 388.7% higher Property: 64.2% higher |
Dublin | 5 miles | A 48.7 | B 126.7 | Violent: 20.0% lower Property: 71.5% lower |