Total Crime Rate
18.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunshine Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's , and the 75th 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 Sunshine Close (CV8 1FJ) in the last 12 months was 18.7 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunshine Close (CV8 1FJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Whites Row, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wilkshire Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Kenilworth St John's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whites Row | Under investigation |
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