Crime Rate in Callowland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Callowland

The total recorded crimes in Callowland, Watford, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Callowland crime rate of 1.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Callowland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Halsey Place 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 May 2025 the Callowland has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Callowland)CrimesRank (Callowland)CrimesRank (Callowland)
Central800 110,611 110,163 1
Park79 41,313 21,126 2
Holywell102 21,198 3786 5
Woodside73 5803 7823 3
Vicarage89 31,051 4802 4
Meriden68 7904 5753 6
Oxhey31 12514 9488 8
Leggatts54 8615 8467 10
Tudor31 11476 10477 9
Nascot39 9465 11381 12
Stanborough32 10443 12426 11

Callowland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202521
March 202525
February 202516
January 202513
December 202421
November 202414
October 202426
September 202418
August 202432
July 202415
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202528
March 202532
February 202517
January 202521
December 202414
November 202417
October 202418
September 202417
August 202420
July 202427
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Callowland in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Halsey Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Albans Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Maude Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St George'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
8. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Cromer Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bradshaw Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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