Crime per Capita in Northwest Berkeley
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Northwest Berkeley.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$4.21 million
Cost of Crime™ for Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $2,376 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Northwest Berkeley in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Northwest Berkeley ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of neighborhoods but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Northwest Berkeley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Northwest Berkeley is 70.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northwest Berkeley Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northwest Berkeley varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the northwest areas to 1 in 26 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA see the most incidents - about 67 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Northwest Berkeley for 2025 is $4,213,235. This translates to approximately $1,086 per resident and $2,376 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Northwest Berkeley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Northwest Berkeley Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: | $1086 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Northwest Berkeley is $1,086 per year, which is $622 more than the national average and $596 more than Berkeley's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Northwest Berkeley:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $409 more than in Northwest Berkeley.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $887 less than in Northwest Berkeley
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Northwest Berkeley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Northwest Berkeley |
Cost per Northwest Berkeley Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.50 million |
$387 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$121,876 |
$31 |
Robbery |
$295,396 |
$76 |
Assault |
$612,889 |
$158 |
Kidnapping |
$28,753 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$297,378 |
$77 |
Burglary |
$306,010 |
$79 |
Theft |
$787,713 |
$203 |
Arson |
$28,481 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$115,785 |
$30 |
Animal Cruelty |
$686 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$86,568 |
$22 |
Identity Theft |
$31,667 |
$8 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,213,235 |
$1,086 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Northwest Berkeley totals $10,832,638 ($2,793 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,045,873 ($3,880 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Northwest Berkeley crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Northwest Berkeley has 2, have the same problem. Of Northwest Berkeley’s 3,878 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Northwest Berkeley residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.503 |
Robbery |
2.422 |
Rape |
0.5183 |
Murder |
0.2058 |
Total Violent Crime |
8.649 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
39.22 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.952 |
Burglary |
8.700 |
Arson |
0.3041 |
Total Property Crime |
53.18 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1223 |
Drug Crimes |
3.018 |
Vandalism |
4.179 |
Identity Theft |
1.055 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0239 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.398 (B-) |
Individual Northwest Berkeley Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Northwest Berkeley is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Northwest Berkeley.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C | D+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
D- | F | F | |
C- | D+ | D | |
C | C | C- | |
B- | B- | C | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
B- | C | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Northwest Berkeley is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B | A | A | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
C | D | D | |
B+ | A | A | |
C | D | D | |
D+ | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Northwest Berkeley is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 84% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Northwest Berkeley schools on SchoolGrade
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