Kenilworth vs Leicester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Leicester

LE3 · Leicester

328

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences129
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson42

Kenilworth has less crime — 31 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in April 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 31, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kenilworth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (42). Kenilworth is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Kenilworth the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kenilworth or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 31 vs 328 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Kenilworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kenilworth and Leicester?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kenilworth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 328).

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