Crime trends

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.

Berkeley police annual report: Violent crime 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.

Commercial burglary spike in Berkeley; Creekwood hit again

"It impacts customers’ perception of safety," said Creekwood Restaurant owner Greg Poulios. "People may not come in."