The department has expanded our online reporting system, making it easier for community members to report non-emergency crimes.
The Berkeley Police Department is committed to a data-driven approach to public safety. By relying on data, we can continually refine how and where we deploy resources, ensuring our decisions are grounded in evidence.
We recognize that not every crime is reported. However, the more information we have about incidents in our community, the better equipped we are to make informed public safety decisions.
To support this effort, we have expanded our online reporting system, making it easier for community members to report non-emergency crimes.
In practical terms, online reporting does a few key things:
- Makes reporting more accessible, less time-consuming, and can be done at your convenience.
- Allows you to upload digital evidence (surveillance video, audio, or documents)
- Allows you to quickly obtain a copy of the report, which you may need for insurance or documentation purposes.
- Improves our accuracy in identifying crime hotspots and trends
See the list below for types of crimes that you can report using our online system.
- Harassing phone calls
- Identity theft
- Theft
- Theft from vehicle and auto burglary
- Vandalism
- Vandalism to a vehicle
- NEW-Fraud or Scam
- NEW-Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards
- NEW-Lost property
- NEW-Theft of Services (Defrauding an Innkeeper)
- NEW-Non-Injury Hit and Run
- NEW-Non-Injury Traffic Incident
What will happen after you submit your online report?
After submitting your report, you will receive a temporary tracking number. Within two business days, police personnel will review your report to verify that you provided all required information and that the incident meets the minimum reporting requirements.
If further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted by police personnel for additional information. Upon approval, a permanent Berkeley Police Department report number and a PDF e-copy of your report will be emailed to you.
Of course, using the department’s online reporting system is entirely optional, but we hope you find it helpful. We believe the expanded system makes it more convenient to report non-urgent crimes while also enabling the department to operate more efficiently and effectively.
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