Berkley, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Berkley Police Department serves the city of Berkley, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 244 violent crimes and 331 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.2 per 100k residents, which is 81.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.0 per 100k, 54.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.2 | A | 244 | 106.2 | -81.0% |
| Property Crime | 74.0 | A | 331 | 163.6 | -54.8% |
| Larceny | 60.5 | A | 262 | 116.4 | -48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 42 | 22.2 | -39.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrup Village | 2 miles | A 25.0 | A 100.0 | Violent: 23.9% higher Property: 35.2% higher |
| Beverly Hills | 2 miles | A 38.6 | A 9.6 | Violent: 91.1% higher Property: 87.0% lower |
| Clawson | 3 miles | B 71.9 | A 80.9 | Violent: 256.3% higher Property: 9.3% higher |
| Pleasant Ridge | 3 miles | F 233.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 1056.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Southfield | 3 miles | F 261.5 | C 196.1 | Violent: 1195.7% higher Property: 165.0% higher |