Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025De Montfort Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around De Montfort Road (CV8 1DF) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 19.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around De Montfort Road (CV8 1DF), 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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