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Is Berkley, Michigan Safe?

Population 15,145 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,145, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Berkley earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,095 per 100K.

Berkley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBerkleyMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1768.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1095.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1769/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Berkley

Violent crime in Berkley is close to the national average. The rate of 369.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1768.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,095 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Berkley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,095
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Berkley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berkley
369.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berkley
1768.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Berkley Safety

Is Berkley safe?
Not especially. Berkley earns a C with a crime rate of 213.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Berkley?
213.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1768.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Berkley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Berkley has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Berkley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Berkley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Berkley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Berkley?
Crime rates have held steady in Berkley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Berkley compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Berkley ranks behind about 64% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Berkley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Berkley?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Berkley?
369.1 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (76), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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