Crime in Caledonian: statistics, rates and trends

2,923 crimes were recorded in Caledonian in the 12 months to July 2026, 244.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 558 reports (19% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Caledonian has the 128th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Caledonian was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,971). Over the whole period it rose 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caledonian over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+199%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and drugs (-32%).

Anti-social behaviour in Caledonian

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caledonian recorded 558 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Caledonian

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caledonian recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Caledonian

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caledonian recorded 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 199% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Caledonian

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caledonian recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Caledonian

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caledonian recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Caledonian

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caledonian recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Caledonian

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caledonian recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Caledonian

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caledonian recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Caledonian

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Caledonian recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Caledonian

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caledonian recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Caledonian

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caledonian recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Caledonian

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caledonian recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Caledonian

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caledonian recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Caledonian

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caledonian recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Caledonian, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caledonian.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Caledonian over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caledonian over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Caledonian has an estimated population of 11,945. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caledonian sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Caledonian. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.