Berkeley, CA is known for being a relatively safe city but it still has its share of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Berkeley is 28.5, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in Berkeley stands at 64.6 compared to the US average of only 35.4—significantly higher than the national level. These numbers suggest that while overall safety levels may be high in Berkeley, there are still some areas with increased criminal activity that should be monitored closely by authorities and citizens alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Berkeley violent crime is 28.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Berkeley property crime is 64.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.