Crime in Kenilworth St John's: statistics, rates and trends
581 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth St John's in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kenilworth St John's
- Questions about crime in Kenilworth St John's
- About this data
581 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth St John's in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 144 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kenilworth St John's has the 2,480th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenilworth St John's | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 581 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.4 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 9,168 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenilworth St John's was highest in the year to July 2018 (625 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (433). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 581 | 63.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 514 | 56.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 464 | 50.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 495 | 54.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 433 | 47.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 484 | 52.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 483 | 52.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 543 | 59.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 625 | 68.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenilworth St John's 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+58%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-28%) and other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 144 | 15.7 | 1.90 | +58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 15.2 | 0.44 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +27% |
| Other theft | 47 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -15% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -12% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.31 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.66 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +100% |
Shoplifting in Kenilworth St John's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenilworth St John's recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Kenilworth St John's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenilworth St John's recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenilworth St John's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenilworth St John's recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenilworth St John's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenilworth St John's recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenilworth St John's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenilworth St John's recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenilworth St John's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenilworth St John's recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenilworth St John's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenilworth St John's recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenilworth St John's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenilworth St John's recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenilworth St John's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenilworth St John's recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenilworth St John's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenilworth St John's recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenilworth St John's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenilworth St John's recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenilworth St John's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenilworth St John's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenilworth St John's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenilworth St John's recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kenilworth St John's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenilworth St John's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenilworth St John's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Park Hill | 427 | 42.6 | -33% |
| Kenilworth Abbey & Arden | 755 | 54.4 | -14% |
| Cubbington & Leek Wootton | 180 | 43.6 | -31% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 660 | 77.8 | +23% |
| Leamington Milverton | 461 | 40.2 | -37% |
| Leamington Lillington | 957 | 77.9 | +23% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 663 | 130.7 | +106% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,093 | 208.0 | +228% |
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 Kenilworth St John's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Chandler Court | 36 |
| On or near Eagle Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sovereign Close | 14 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 13 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Dudley Road | 11 |
| On or near Leamington Road | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenilworth St John's 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 36.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Kenilworth St John's has an estimated population of 9,168. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenilworth St John's sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenilworth St John's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Kenilworth St John's a safe place to live?
Kenilworth St John's recorded 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kenilworth St John's?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (139).
Is crime in Kenilworth St John's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenilworth St John's was up 13% on the year before: 581 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenilworth St John's?
Kenilworth St John's is policed by Warwickshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Kenilworth St John's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.