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Is Callaway, Florida Safe?

Population 14,369 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Callaway is a smaller community of 14,369 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,500 per 100K.

Callaway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCallawayFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2158.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1500.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

243.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2158/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Callaway

Violent crime in Callaway is below the national average. The rate of 280.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2158.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,500 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Callaway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary413
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,500
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Callaway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Callaway
280.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Callaway
2158.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Callaway Safety

Is Callaway safe?
Not especially. Callaway earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Callaway?
243.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2158.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Callaway safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Callaway's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,500 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Callaway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Callaway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Callaway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Callaway?
Crime rates have held steady in Callaway, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Callaway compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Callaway ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Callaway to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Callaway?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.9 per-thousand rate put Callaway below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Callaway?
280.7 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (38), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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