Berkeley, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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67%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Berkeley_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	35	n/a (estimate)	698	2,004	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.8	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	19.9	46.9	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	90.2	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	59.8	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	80	289	359
Burglary	11	n/a	219.3	290.5	229.2
Theft	17	n/a	339.0	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	59.8	290.4	258.8
Property crime	31	n/a (estimate)	618	1,715	1,760

Berkeley crime map

The Berkeley crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Berkeley as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Berkeley crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Berkeley crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Berkeley crime rates are 67% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Berkeley are 78% lower than the national average
In Berkeley you have a 1 in 144 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Berkeley is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Berkeley has decreased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Berkeley (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Berkeley, IL per 100,000 people. In Berkeley, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.87 times less than the Illinois average and 3.04 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Berkeley is 3.63 times less than the Illinois average and 4.50 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Berkeley has a daily crime rate that is 2.77 times less than the Illinois average and 2.85 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Berkeley (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Berkeley in comparison to other Illinois communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Berkeley safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Berkeley being safer than 32% of cities in Illinois and 46% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Illinois cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Berkeley. In conclusion, Berkeley ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Berkeley

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Berkeley is 1 in 1254

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Berkeley is 1 in 162

The chance of being a victim of crime in Berkeley is 1 in 144

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Berkeley? If you reside in Berkeley, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1254. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 162 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Berkeley, is 1 in 144.

Year Over Year Crime In Berkeley (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Berkeley is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Berkeley has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 71% in Berkeley, while property crimes in Berkeley have increased by 4%. Total crime has decreased by 20% year over year.

Berkeley police department

Item	Berkeley	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.6	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 19 Berkeley police officers. This results in 3.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 37.1% greater than the Illinois average and 11.6% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Stone Park, IL	4,842	92	138	230
Western Springs, IL	13,247	8	273	280
Indian Head Park, IL	3,744	0	312	312
Kenilworth, IL	2,356	0	380	380
Willow Springs, IL	5,610	0	390	390
Winfield, IL	9,683	59	345	404
Bartlett, IL	40,894	28	391	419
Berkeley, IL	5,079	80	618	698

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bristol, WI	5,079	115	479	594
Shanor-Northvue, PA	5,079	136	795	931
St. Clairsville, OH	5,080	0	142	142
Chesterbrook, PA	5,080	80	467	547
Monee, IL	5,080	275	1,395	1,670
Berkeley, IL	5,079	80	618	698

Source: The Berkeley, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.