What happened in Berkeley crime and safety in 2025?
For the second year running, Berkeley crime was down — a lot. Here's our 2025 recap along with the biggest stories.
Suisun man charged with gun crime after Berkeley police stop
Suspect Rencis Jacob was also charged with driving without a license, court records show.
Berkeley REI has reopened, building is safe, company says
"A structural engineer has completed an evaluation and confirmed the building is safe," REI Co-op said in a prepared statement.
Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.
Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call
It took hours for BPD to unravel what happened — in part because the victim waited to call police. Suspect Andy Man has not been charged.
Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation
Suspect Charles Bridges was not a resident of the complex but had access to an apartment there, authorities said.
Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911
Police closed Ninth and Delaware streets during the investigation.