Neighborhood Crime Report
Kensington
Berkeley, CA
A-

Crime Score

Very low crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 133
33% above avg
Robbery 69
31% below avg
Burglary 46
54% below avg
Larceny/Theft 70
30% below avg
Vehicle Theft 56
44% below avg
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Demographics
$1,418,141
Average Home
$170,951
Average Income
5,767
Population
52.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Crime Level
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Kensington Details

Kensington, Berkeley Crime Information

Berkeley, CA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A-

Kensington

Berkeley, CA

Crime Score: A- – Very low crime

5,767
Population
$170,951
Median Income
$1,418,141
Median Home Value
52.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 133
Robbery 69
Burglary 46
Larceny/Theft 70
Vehicle Theft 56

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$1,418,141
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
80.8%
Renter Occupied
19.2%

Cost of Living

60% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +53%
🛒 Food & Groceries +44%
🚗 Transportation +46%
🏥 Healthcare +29%
💡 Utilities +24%

Demographics

Education Level

3.1%
High School+
33.4%
Bachelor's+
47.9%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
68.8%
Black/African American
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
16.8%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
55° / 41°F
Summer (Jul)
74° / 54°F
🌧️
25.1"
Annual Rain

Kensington, Berkeley Crime Information

Berkeley, CA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A-

Kensington

Berkeley, CA

Crime Score: A- – Very low crime

Low High
5,767
Population
$170,951
Median Income
$1,418,141
Median Home Value
52.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 133
Robbery 69
Burglary 46
Larceny/Theft 70
Vehicle Theft 56

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$1,418,141
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
80.8%
Renter Occupied
19.2%

Cost of Living

60% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +53%
🛒 Food & Groceries +44%
🚗 Transportation +46%
🏥 Healthcare +29%
💡 Utilities +24%

Demographics

Education Level

3.1%
High School+
33.4%
Bachelor's+
47.9%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
68.8%
Black/African American
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
16.8%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
55° / 41°F
Summer (Jul)
74° / 54°F
🌧️
25.1"
Annual Rain

About Kensington

Kensington is a neighborhood located in Berkeley, CA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,767 residents with a median household income of $170,951.

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities