Kenilworth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kenilworth’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Warwick among the safer regions of the country, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes, underscoring the persistent challenges of interpersonal conflict and community disruption. Shoplifting emerged as the third most common category, with 17 incidents recorded—a 27% increase over the UK average for the category. This discrepancy may reflect Kenilworth’s retail landscape, where local shops and historic town centre activity create opportunities for theft. Seasonal factors are likely at play, as June marks the beginning of the summer season, typically associated with increased foot traffic, extended opening hours, and tourism in the area. However, this period also coincides with a drop in burglary and criminal damage and arson, which fell by 52.9% and 75.0% respectively compared to May. This decline could be attributed to the longer daylight hours deterring opportunistic crimes or the seasonal shift in community behaviour. The overall profile suggests that while Kenilworth remains relatively safe, targeted interventions in retail crime and anti-social behaviour may be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities. The area’s low crime rate, particularly in violent and property crimes, contrasts with its above-average shoplifting figures, indicating that local strategies have been effective in curbing certain types of crime while others require further attention.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 142.9% increase in shoplifting, with 17 incidents reported compared to seven in May. This surge, despite remaining 27% above the UK average for the category, highlights a specific vulnerability in retail areas, likely tied to summer foot traffic and extended shopping hours. Conversely, burglary fell by 52.9%, from 17 to eight incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened community vigilance during the warmer months or improved security measures in local businesses. Anti-social behaviour also decreased, though it remains 15% below the UK average. Drugs and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, an anomaly that warrants cautious interpretation given the small sample size. These contrasting trends illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Kenilworth, where certain categories respond to seasonal rhythms while others remain stubbornly low.

Kenilworth’s crime rate in June 2025 fell by 2.7% compared to May, marking a continuation of the slight downward trend observed in recent months. The area recorded 112 crimes over 30 days, equating to roughly four crimes per day—a figure that, while specific to Kenilworth, provides a clear snapshot of local activity. When scaled to the population of 22,173, this translates to one reported crime for every 198 residents over the course of the month, a metric that contextualises the impact of crime on the community. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for Kenilworth. The decrease in burglary and criminal damage and arson—down 52.9% and 75.0% respectively—suggests a potential shift in crime patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased daylight hours or changes in community activity. These figures, when viewed alongside the local context, offer residents a tangible sense of how crime interacts with their daily lives.