Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map
As of June 15, Berkeley and UC police have investigated two injury shootings and six non-injury shootings.
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Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
Berkeley had 15 shootings in 2025, including one by police. The prior year, there were 30 shootings.
2024 Berkeley crime snapshot: Most crimes saw steep drops
In 2023, Berkeley saw a significant spike in serious crime reports, but nearly all the numbers plummeted in 2024.
Berkeley police staffing still a struggle, consultant says
The analysis found that officers are often spread thin with little time for proactive policing, particularly as calls for service have rebounded.
Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map
Berkeley had 31 shootings in 2024 leaving three dead and seven wounded. There were 35 shootings, wounding eight people, the prior year.