Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thickthorn Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's , and the 238th highest 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 Thickthorn Close (CV8 2AF) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 18.0% 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 5 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 ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thickthorn Close (CV8 2AF), the main crime hotspot is near Leamington Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 7 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 | Leamington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Moseley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Worcester Road | Under investigation |
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