What happened in Berkeley crime and safety in 2025?

For the second year running, Berkeley crime was down — a lot. Here's our 2025 recap along with the biggest stories.

Suisun man charged with gun crime after Berkeley police stop

Suspect Rencis Jacob was also charged with driving without a license, court records show.

Berkeley REI has reopened, building is safe, company says

"A structural engineer has completed an evaluation and confirmed the building is safe," REI Co-op said in a prepared statement.

Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley

Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.

Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call

It took hours for BPD to unravel what happened — in part because the victim waited to call police. Suspect Andy Man has not been charged.

Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation

Suspect Charles Bridges was not a resident of the complex but had access to an apartment there, authorities said.

Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911

Police closed Ninth and Delaware streets during the investigation.