Crime Rate in Callowland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Callowland

The total recorded crimes in Callowland, Watford, UK in January 2026 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Callowland crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Callowland, encompassing approximately 37,521 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Callowland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Yarmouth Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parkgate Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Callowland?

To understand the safety of Callowland, we need to analyze Callowland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Watford:

    • In 2024, Callowland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Watford average, with 833 crimes compared to 1602.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Callowland witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

    • In 2023, Callowland had fewer crimes than the Watford average, with 670 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Callowland recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Watford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Watford, Callowland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Callowland Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Callowland has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 3th out of 11 in the Watford, UK

In 2024, the total Callowland crimes were 833. The crime rate of Callowland in 2024 was 22.20 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Watford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Callowland were around 670 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.86 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Watford.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Callowland)CrimesRank (Callowland)CrimesRank (Callowland)
Central790 110,611 110,163 1
Park74 51,313 21,126 2
Holywell84 21,198 3786 5
Woodside63 6803 7823 3
Vicarage79 41,051 4802 4
Meriden62 7904 5753 6
Oxhey40 9514 9488 8
Leggatts59 8615 8467 10
Tudor28 11476 10477 9
Stanborough30 10443 12426 11
Nascot25 12465 11381 12

Callowland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20259
November 202513
October 202514
September 202512
August 202517
July 202515
June 202510
May 202510
April 202521
March 202525
February 202516

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202521
November 202511
October 202523
September 202536
August 202529
July 202523
June 202528
May 202522
April 202528
March 202532
February 202517

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20257
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20258
October 20259
September 20254
August 202517
July 20255
June 20256
May 202512
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20258
November 20253
October 20251
September 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20256
September 20252
August 20254
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20256
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20254
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20258
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Callowland in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Callowland postcode area is presented below.

1. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parkgate Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cromer Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Longspring (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
8. Leavesden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Halsey Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marri Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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