Total Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Kenilworth Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Meriden , and the 119th lowest crime rate of 671 local areas in Solihull .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kenilworth Close (CV7 7DJ) in the last 12 months was 17.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% lower than the Meriden average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Kenilworth Close (CV7 7DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ashfurlong Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Meriden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashfurlong Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Glebe Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Welby Gate | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Welby Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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