Crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden: statistics, rates and trends
779 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden
- Types of crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden
- Kenilworth Abbey & Arden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden
- Demographics of Kenilworth Abbey & Arden
- Questions about crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), anti-social behaviour (157) and vehicle crime (112) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,780th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kenilworth Abbey & Arden | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 779 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,888 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden peaked in the year to August 2018 (814 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (630). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 779 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 630 | 45.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 726 | 52.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 747 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 674 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 701 | 50.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 756 | 54.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 743 | 53.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 814 | 58.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kenilworth Abbey & Arden recorded notably more vehicle crime (62% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and public order (57% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 106 to 157 and other theft rose from 48 to 66, while burglary fell from 53 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 16.5 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 8.1 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kenilworth Abbey & Arden; the highest is Warwick Saltisford (131.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Leamington Milverton (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenilworth Abbey & Arden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth St John's | 567 | 61.8 | +10% |
| Kenilworth Park Hill | 431 | 43.0 | -23% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 629 | 74.1 | +32% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 666 | 131.3 | +134% |
| Cubbington & Leek Wootton | 173 | 41.9 | -25% |
| Leamington Milverton | 423 | 36.9 | -34% |
| Budbrooke | 335 | 48.1 | -14% |
| Warwick Aylesford | 1,162 | 126.6 | +126% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B4115” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B4115 | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near The Square | 34 |
| On or near Bockendon Road | 32 |
| On or near Birmingham Road | 31 |
| On or near Oak Close | 17 |
| On or near Borrowell Lane | 16 |
| On or near Abbey Hill | 15 |
| On or near Bakers Lane | 15 |
| On or near Grange Road | 14 |
Of the 622 crimes in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 44.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Kenilworth Abbey & Arden has an estimated population of 13,888 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (24.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kenilworth Abbey & Arden average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kenilworth Abbey & Arden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 24.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kenilworth Abbey & Arden a safe place to live?
Kenilworth Abbey & Arden recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,780th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden was up 24% on the year before: 779 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 630 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?
About 13,888 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kenilworth Abbey & Arden?
Kenilworth Abbey & Arden is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.