Is Berkeley Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Berkeley
Safety rating
Women living in Berkeley consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Berkeley consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Berkeley?
Lots of unhoused people can make people feel unsafe, but I've never heard of any issues with them. Also Berkeley has very poor night lighting which can feel skeezy, but I just turn on my phone flashlight.
Posted: January 23, 2025
Minya
not super safe alone at night ! high crime rate, lots of students but best to stay in groups. keep an eye out especially in the downtown areas. bart and bud are generally safe during day, but again be cautious at night.
Posted: August 17, 2024
Kendra
Berkeley is typically a very safe place. If you use common sense and don’t walk by yourself at dark, you’ll likely have no problems at all. People are friendly and willing to help or answer questions, so you should feel super comfortable talking to people you meet!
Posted: July 1, 2024Meet locals in Berkeley
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Hello my name is Jean and I live in a garden cottage in Berkeley w two kittens. Among other things I enjoy playing music, writing, surfing, swimming, yoga and eating delicious food (which I’ll make if I have to ;). I look forward to meeting other lady travelers!
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