Kenilworth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kenilworth's July 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places it 30.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment compared to national trends. This built-up area within Warwickshire exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by its seasonal rhythms, with July’s peak summer conditions influencing patterns of activity. Violence and sexual offences account for 26.5% of all reported crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 (47% below), suggesting a community with comparatively lower rates of violent incidents. Shoplifting, however, emerges as a striking contrast, with 27 cases recorded—85% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This anomaly may be attributed to the area’s retail presence and increased foot traffic during the summer months, particularly around local festivals and tourist events. Anti-social behaviour also features prominently, contributing 15.9% of total crimes, though this remains 35% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and outdoor events—likely amplifies certain types of crime while mitigating others. For instance, the absence of students during school breaks may reduce property crime typically associated with university towns, while the influx of tourists could drive shoplifting and public order offences. These patterns underscore the combination of local demographics, seasonal activity, and crime dynamics, offering a nuanced picture of Kenilworth’s safety landscape.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 433.3%—from 3 to 16 cases—possibly linked to increased outdoor events and festival-related activities. Robbery rates also doubled, rising from 0 to 2 cases, a stark increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability during summer nights. Other theft cases similarly doubled, highlighting a potential shift in criminal focus towards personal property. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 19.2% (from 26 to 21 cases), suggesting community initiatives or seasonal changes in social dynamics may have contributed to this decline. The overall crime mix shifted slightly, with property crimes accounting for 50.8% of all reports (67 cases) and violent crimes making up 26.5% (35 cases). This balance contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, though Kenilworth’s shoplifting rates remain higher than the national average. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may warrant closer attention to local event security measures. Meanwhile, the 85% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average underscores the need for retail sector vigilance during peak tourist periods.

Kenilworth’s crime rate in July 2025 rose 17.8% from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000 to 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a gradual upward trend despite remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while relatively low, aligns with the local context of a built-up area within Warwickshire. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 168 residents faced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban centres. When scaled to the population of 22,173, this statistic translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents, particularly when compared to the UK’s broader average. The contrast between Kenilworth’s crime profile and the national picture is stark: while the area’s shoplifting rates are 85% above the UK average, its rates of violence and sexual offences are 47% below, and anti-social behaviour is 35% below the national benchmark. This divergence likely reflects Kenilworth’s character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up area with strong community engagement, tempered by the seasonal pressures of tourism and festivals. The 17.8% monthly increase in the overall rate, though modest, suggests that local factors—such as the timing of events or changes in policing strategies—may have influenced crime trends in July.