Kenilworth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kenilworth’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 51.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Warwick as one of the safer regions in the country, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.9%) and criminal damage and arson (13.2%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence (2.9 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000), where Kenilworth’s rates are 51% and 38% lower respectively. The seasonal context of July — a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing — likely plays a role in shaping these trends. For instance, the high rate of criminal damage and arson may be linked to increased outdoor activity or events. Similarly, the presence of anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, may reflect the social dynamics of a smaller, more closely knit community. The overall crime rate, though slightly higher than June’s 3.4, remains firmly in the lower quartile nationally, suggesting a local environment where crime is not a dominant concern for residents. This contrast with the UK average highlights Kenilworth’s unique position as a town where community cohesion and infrastructure may contribute to lower crime levels, even during periods of heightened activity.

July 2024 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from three to 12 incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors such as summer festivals or increased outdoor activity. Theft from the person also doubled, with two incidents reported — a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero. Meanwhile, burglary increased by 40%, from five to seven cases, though it remains well below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, was 38% below the national average, highlighting a pattern of lower conflict levels in Kenilworth compared to the UK. The decrease in other theft (20%) suggests a potential shift in criminal focus, though the reasons are not explicitly stated in the data. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly as the area transitions into the summer peak season.

Kenilworth's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 21.3% compared to June, moving from 3.4 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still leaves the area 51.2% below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly three crimes reported per day across the built-up area’s 22,173 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 244 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population. While the rise in overall crime rate may raise questions, the distribution of crime types remains distinct from national trends. For instance, violent crime in Kenilworth (31 incidents) is 51% below the UK average, suggesting a community profile that may differ from larger urban centres. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and theft from the person compared to the UK also indicate a local environment where such offences are less prevalent, due to the area’s character as a mixed-use town with lower population density than major cities.