Total Crime Rate
76.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ferndale Drive area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's , and the 150th 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 Ferndale Drive (CV8 2PF) in the last 12 months was 76.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% higher 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 Burglary with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferndale Drive (CV8 2PF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Warwick Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ferndale Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walnut Tree Close | Under investigation |
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