Crime trends

Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map

As of April 23, Berkeley has had 14 shootings with six people wounded. Last year, there had been seven shootings. One man had been hurt.

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.

Violent crime in Berkeley rose 15% in 2023

Crime levels are "returning to or surpassing pre-pandemic levels," with increases across nearly all major violent and property crimes, BPD said.

23 auto break-ins reported at North Berkeley BART

Not counting the recent BART auto burglaries, car break-ins are up 18% in Berkeley this year compared to last year.

Berkeley mayor forges coalition to take on rising East Bay crime

Jesse Arreguín, who convened the group, said it will meet quarterly and partner more closely to address public safety challenges.

Berkeley crime trends in 2023: Everything you need to know

Which Berkeley crimes went up last year and which went down? We pored over the 2023 data to bring you the trends and highlights.