Kenilworth vs Leicester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Vehicle crime2

Leicester

LE4 · Leicester

199

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Other theft20

Kenilworth has less crime — 22 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 22, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kenilworth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Leicester has more Other theft (20). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 22 vs 199 incidents. That is 89% 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 February 2026, Kenilworth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Leicester had more Other theft. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 199).

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