Crime & Safety in Berkeley, CA

Berkeley has a violent crime rate of 503 per 100,000 residents, 32% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 142.5 per 100,000, robbery at 300.5, rape at 60.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,095 per 100,000, 160% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,066, burglary at 628, vehicle theft at 401 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 43 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Berkeley receives a safety grade of F.