Crime in Kenilworth St John's: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth St John's in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kenilworth St John's at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenilworth St John's
- Types of crime in Kenilworth St John's
- Kenilworth St John's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kenilworth St John's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenilworth St John's
- Demographics of Kenilworth St John's
- Questions about crime in Kenilworth St John's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), shoplifting (131) and anti-social behaviour (115) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,532nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kenilworth St John's | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 567 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.8 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 9,168 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kenilworth St John's peaked in the year to August 2018 (606 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (436). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 567 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 547 | 59.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 457 | 49.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 484 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 436 | 47.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 479 | 52.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 482 | 52.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 540 | 58.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 606 | 66.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kenilworth St John's recorded notably more shoplifting (69% above the national rate), and notably less public order (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 23 to 34 and shoplifting rose from 108 to 131, while criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 26 and other theft fell from 58 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 14.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 14.3 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kenilworth St John's; the highest is Leamington Clarendon (210.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Leamington Milverton (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenilworth St John's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Park Hill | 431 | 43.0 | -31% |
| Kenilworth Abbey & Arden | 779 | 56.1 | -9% |
| Cubbington & Leek Wootton | 173 | 41.9 | -32% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 629 | 74.1 | +20% |
| Leamington Milverton | 423 | 36.9 | -40% |
| Leamington Lillington | 960 | 78.1 | +26% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 666 | 131.3 | +112% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,120 | 210.7 | +241% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Kenilworth St John's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Chandler Court | 35 |
| On or near Eagle Lane | 16 |
| On or near Sovereign Close | 13 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Dudley Road | 11 |
| On or near Leamington Road | 10 |
Of the 452 crimes in Kenilworth St John's with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 46.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Kenilworth St John's has an estimated population of 9,168 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kenilworth St John's average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kenilworth St John's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kenilworth St John's a safe place to live?
Kenilworth St John's recorded 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,532nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Kenilworth St John's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (131).
Is crime in Kenilworth St John's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenilworth St John's was up 4% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 547 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kenilworth St John's?
About 9,168 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kenilworth St John's?
Kenilworth St John's 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.