Kenilworth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kenilworth's December 2025 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—50% below the UK average—reveals a distinct pattern shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. The most striking outlier is the 43% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average, a category that, while relatively rare, contrasts sharply with the overall trend of most crimes being significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.9% of all reported incidents.6 per 1,000 remains 38% below the UK average. This suggests a unique local context where violent crime, while not absent, is constrained. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.1% of incidents, and other theft at 10.3%, both far below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related absences—likely contributes to shifts in criminal activity. The area's built-up nature within Warwick, combined with its relatively low population density, may explain the lower rates of property crimes compared to larger urban centres, where retail spaces and nightlife hubs drive higher theft and vandalism. The absence of a significant increase in burglary or vehicle crime, despite the festive season, further indicates that Kenilworth's crime profile is shaped more by its community structure than by the typical seasonal spikes seen in tourist areas or densely populated regions.

December 2025 saw a sharp 84.2% rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 19 to 35 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, aligns with the seasonal context of dark evenings and heightened social activity during the festive period. Other theft and other crime both doubled from 4 to 8 and 1 to 2 respectively, highlighting a shift in criminal focus towards personal property and unclassified offences. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 37.5% as anti-social behaviour dropped 31.3%, potentially reflecting reduced public gatherings or increased community vigilance. The only crime category exceeding the UK average was possession of weapons, which was 43% higher than the national rate. This anomaly contrasts with all other categories, which were between 23% and 63% below UK norms, illustrating a combination of localised factors and national trends.

Kenilworth's December 2025 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.6% increase from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported across 31 days, translating to roughly one incident for every 284 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure places Kenilworth well within the safer end of the UK spectrum, where the average resident faces far higher risks. With a population of 22,173, the localised nature of crime here—concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread—suggests community-specific factors may be at play. The absence of a daily UK benchmark means the local context remains distinct, but the 50% deficit compared to the national average underscores the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month uptick.