Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lancaster Place area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's , and the 66th 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 Lancaster Place (CV8 1GL) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 69.2% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lancaster Place (CV8 1GL), the main crime hotspot is near Dudley Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Siddeley Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willoughby Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Archer Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oaks Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dudley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Siddeley Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dudley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Avenue | Under investigation |
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