Kenilworth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Kenilworth’s crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 30.8% of all reported incidents. This category, though significantly below the UK average (67% lower), remains the most prevalent type of crime in the area. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—63.7% below the national average—illustrates the area’s relative safety, a trend consistent with other small built-up areas in England. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 18.5% of all crimes, and was also 61% below the UK average. These figures suggest that community-focused policing and the area’s stable demographic profile may be contributing factors. Seasonal context plays a role, too: October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though the data shows no sharp spikes in these areas. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained well below UK levels, with shoplifting and other thefts accounting for just 9.2% of all incidents. The low rate of vehicle crime (42% below the UK average) may reflect Kenilworth’s compact layout and limited commuter traffic, reducing opportunities for such offences. While the area’s crime profile remains generally stable, the month-on-month fluctuations—such as the rise in bicycle theft—underscore the need for targeted interventions in specific sectors.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 50% compared to September, rising from two to three incidents. This uptick may partly explain the slight rise in property crime overall, though it remains far below the UK average for that category. Bicycle theft also doubled, reflecting a 100% increase from zero to two reported cases—a trend that could be linked to seasonal changes, such as the return of cyclists after summer holidays. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 71.4%, a drop from seven to two incidents, influenced by the transition to darker evenings and reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour, though still the second-most common category, remained 61% below the UK average, suggesting that local community initiatives may be contributing to sustained reductions. These fluctuations highlight the importance of addressing specific crime types while maintaining broader safety measures.

Kenilworth’s crime rate in October 2023 dropped by 17.7% compared to September, reflecting a continuing trend of reduced incidents. With 65 crimes reported over 31 days, this equates to roughly two crimes per day—a figure that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for every 341 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 22,173. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many UK areas, though it remains a useful metric for residents to gauge local safety. The decline from 3.6 to 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where community-focused policing and stable demographics often contribute to sustained reductions. However, the data also reveals pockets of fluctuation—such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft—highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types. These figures, while localised, provide a clear snapshot of how Kenilworth’s crime profile interacts with both national trends and its own unique characteristics.