Kenilworth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Kenilworth’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 24.4% of all reported crimes. This category, with 21 incidents, was followed by anti-social behaviour (16 cases) and other theft (13 cases), together forming over 68% of the total 86 crimes recorded. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with Kenilworth’s character as a largely residential, historic town within Warwick. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime mix, with shorter daylight hours and Halloween potentially contributing to increases in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average may reflect the town’s community-oriented environment and limited nightlife, though the presence of 21 violence-related incidents highlights the need for continued attention to local safety. Property crimes, including other theft (13 cases) and shoplifting (7 cases), remained significantly below UK averages, due to the town’s smaller retail footprint and lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The data suggests a balance between the risks of urban living and the protective effects of a close-knit, low-density community, though the rise in theft from the person indicates a potential vulnerability during October’s darker evenings.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to three incidents—a significant shift in the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, up 77.8% to 16 cases, driven by factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. In contrast, burglary decreased by 16.7%, falling from six to five incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in residential activity. Violence and sexual offences, while down 12.5% from September, still remain 63% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Other theft, though only 7% above the UK average, highlights a minor but notable trend in property-related crimes. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person underscores the importance of personal security measures during the month’s darker evenings and festive events.

Kenilworth’s crime rate in October 2024 rose 19.4% compared to September’s 3.3 per 1,000, reaching 3.9 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three reported crimes each day in October, a figure that translates to one crime for every 258 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides context for local residents: in any given month, the likelihood of a resident being directly affected by crime is roughly 1-in-258. When scaled to the population of 22,173, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly impacted by crime, though the rise in certain categories warrants attention. The shift from September to October may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the overall low rate continues to highlight Kenilworth’s relatively safe environment compared to national averages.