Kenilworth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Kenilworth recorded 73 crimes across its population of 22,173, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences (19 cases, 26% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17 cases, 23.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10 cases, 13.7%). These patterns are consistent with Kenilworth’s character as a small, built-up area within Warwick, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and spring weather, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types, with increased outdoor activity potentially influencing public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall trend remains one of sustained safety, with property crime rates (31 cases, 42.5% of total) significantly below UK averages for categories like shoplifting (55% deficit) and vehicle crime (74% deficit). The town’s crime picture is further shaped by its proximity to rural areas, which may influence burglary patterns, though Kenilworth’s burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) was only 11% above the UK average. This suggests that while local factors play a role, the broader context of low crime in Warwickshire and the West Midlands contributes to Kenilworth’s safety record. The data underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing and targeted interventions to address minor outliers, such as the 11% above-average burglary rate, while reinforcing the effectiveness of existing crime prevention measures.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from 2 to 4 incidents, and criminal damage and arson rising by 42.9% to 10 cases. These increases may reflect heightened outdoor activity during the Easter period, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 41.7% to 7 cases, likely due to seasonal changes in retail footfall or increased security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 26% of total crimes, but this rate was 66% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also showed a stark disparity, with Kenilworth’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 being 40% below the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'other crime' (from 0 to 2 cases) noteworthy, though the specific nature of these incidents remains unclear. The town’s property crime rate, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 11% above the UK average, a minor outlier that may reflect local factors such as older housing stock.

Kenilworth's crime rate in April 2025 dropped to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, an 18.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0. This reduction aligns with the 57.1% gap between Kenilworth and the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reinforcing the area’s consistent safety record. On a daily basis, the 73 reported crimes over 30 days equate to approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the town’s low overall activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 22,173, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 304 residents. This statistic, while seemingly high in absolute terms, must be contextualised within the broader trend of sustained safety in Kenilworth, where property and violent crime rates remain significantly below national averages. The town’s compact size and limited commercial density likely contribute to this pattern, as fewer high-traffic areas reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.