Crime in Kenilworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,155 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kenilworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenilworth
- Types of crime in Kenilworth
- Kenilworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kenilworth
- Streets with the most crime in Kenilworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenilworth
- Demographics of Kenilworth
- Questions about crime in Kenilworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (335), anti-social behaviour (250) and shoplifting (147) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,116th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kenilworth | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,155 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 22,298 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kenilworth peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,363 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (935). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,155 | 51.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,082 | 48.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 935 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,008 | 45.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 980 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,044 | 46.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,136 | 50.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,193 | 53.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,363 | 61.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 48 to 61 and vehicle crime rose from 66 to 83, while criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 15.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 250 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Other theft | 78 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Public order | 61 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Drugs | 18 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kenilworth; the highest is Bedworth (115.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitnash and Knowle and Dorridge (38.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubbington | 377 | 73.8 | +42% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,358 | 107.1 | +107% |
| Balsall Common | 352 | 42.5 | -18% |
| Warwick | 3,934 | 101.0 | +95% |
| Coventry | 35,574 | 97.9 | +89% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -26% |
| Knowle and Dorridge | 746 | 38.1 | -27% |
| Bedworth | 3,457 | 115.6 | +123% |
Of the 2 areas within Kenilworth, Kenilworth St John's had the highest crime rate (61.8 per 1,000) and Kenilworth Park Hill the lowest (43.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth St John's | Neighbourhood | 9,168 | 567 | 61.8 |
| Kenilworth Park Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,034 | 431 | 43.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Kenilworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 147 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Chandler Court | 35 |
| On or near The Square | 34 |
| On or near Chatsworth Grove | 26 |
| On or near Stansfield Grove | 22 |
| On or near Borrowell Lane | 16 |
| On or near Eagle Lane | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Abbey Hill | 15 |
Of the 905 crimes in Kenilworth with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 250 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 372 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 352 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Kenilworth has an estimated population of 22,298 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kenilworth average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kenilworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kenilworth a safe place to live?
Kenilworth recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,116th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kenilworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (250).
Is crime in Kenilworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenilworth was up 7% on the year before: 1,155 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,082 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kenilworth?
About 22,298 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kenilworth?
Kenilworth 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.