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crime1d ago
Berkeley crime data shows drops in thefts, burglaries, robberies, car crashes
- Berkeley crime dropped 11% from 2024 to 2025 across key categories, marking a safer year overall.
- Thefts, burglaries, and robberies all declined, while aggravated and sexual assaults rose modestly.
- Violent crimes increased slightly by 2% in 2025, despite overall reductions.
- The report credits violence prevention work and new tech for the crime drop.
- The automated license plate reader network helped, aiding 58 arrests and recovering 37 stolen cars in 2025.
- Berkeley’s sworn officers remained at 154 by end of 2025, still below the authorized 174.
- Speed was identified as the most frequent main factor in crashes in 2025.
- The city saw fewer crashes overall even as fatal crashes increased slightly.
- The report notes staffing pressures and a reliance on civilian personnel to offset sworn vacancies.
- Officials warn federal funding cuts could threaten continued progress.
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