Crime in Kenilworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,167 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kenilworth
- Questions about crime in Kenilworth
- About this data
1,167 crimes were recorded in Kenilworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 334 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kenilworth has the 1,121st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenilworth | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,167 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 22,298 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenilworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,354 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (945). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,167 | 52.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,025 | 46.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 945 | 42.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,042 | 46.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 957 | 42.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,053 | 47.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,128 | 50.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,257 | 56.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,354 | 60.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenilworth 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+56%) and public order (+36%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-19%) and burglary (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 334 | 15.0 | 0.44 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 7.1 | 0.86 | +56% |
| Other theft | 78 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -19% |
| Burglary | 62 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -16% |
| Public order | 60 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +36% |
| Drugs | 19 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +73% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -12% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.49 | +800% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.03 | -90% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kenilworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenilworth recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenilworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenilworth recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kenilworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenilworth recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenilworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenilworth recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenilworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenilworth recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenilworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenilworth recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenilworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenilworth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenilworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenilworth recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenilworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenilworth recorded 19 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 up 73% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenilworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenilworth recorded 15 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenilworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenilworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenilworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenilworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenilworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenilworth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kenilworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kenilworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 90% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kenilworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenilworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | +46% |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,387 | 107.7 | +106% |
| Balsall Common | 348 | 42.0 | -20% |
| Warwick | 4,039 | 103.7 | +98% |
| Coventry | 35,335 | 97.2 | +86% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -27% |
| Knowle and Dorridge | 735 | 37.5 | -28% |
| Bedworth | 3,428 | 114.7 | +119% |
2 areas within Kenilworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kenilworth St John's had the highest rate (63.4 per 1,000) and Kenilworth Park Hill the lowest (42.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth St John's | Neighbourhood | 9,168 | 581 | 63.4 |
| Kenilworth Park Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,034 | 427 | 42.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Parking Area | 137 |
| On or near The Square | 37 |
| On or near Chandler Court | 36 |
| On or near Chatsworth Grove | 23 |
| On or near Stansfield Grove | 22 |
| On or near Eagle Lane | 15 |
| On or near Borrowell Lane | 15 |
| On or near Convent Close | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenilworth 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 | 368 | 31.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 363 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 257 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Kenilworth has an estimated population of 22,298. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenilworth sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenilworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Kenilworth a safe place to live?
Kenilworth recorded 52.3 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Kenilworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenilworth was up 14% on the year before: 1,167 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,025 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenilworth?
Kenilworth 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.