Total Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kenilworth Park Hill , and the 235th 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 The Close (CV8 2HN) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% higher than the Kenilworth Park Hill average (37.0 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 29.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Close (CV8 2HN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hyde Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mill End (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Kenilworth Park Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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