Total Crime Rate
8.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malthouse Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Malthouse Lane (CV8 1AB) in the last 12 months was 8.9 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the Kenilworth Abbey & Arden average (42.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malthouse Lane (CV8 1AB), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Green. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Clinton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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