Crime trends

Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map

As of April 13, Berkeley has had six shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 14 shootings in the same period.

Berkeley police see uptick in gun cases in recent weeks

Police have seized at least seven firearms in Berkeley since Dec. 28 in connection with arrests around the city.

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.

Berkeley police investigate Claremont car break-in spree

Police spotted the involved vehicle speeding southbound and running red lights on Claremont Avenue, according to preliminary reports.

Berkeley police go undercover to target store burglaries

With property crime on the rise in recent years, the Berkeley Police Department has been doing more proactive work to curtail the trend.