Total Crime Rate
18.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Percy Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
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 Percy Road (CV8 1DR) in the last 12 months was 18.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower than the Kenilworth St John's average (57.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Percy Road (CV8 1DR), the main crime hotspot is near Essex Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willoughby Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oaks Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archer Road | Under investigation |
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