Kenilworth residents are being asked to be especially vigilant at the previous secondary school sites at both Leyes Lane and Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth.

Both sites are being visited by persons who are committing acts of criminal damage, and potentially other offences, by entering derelict buildings that are unsafe. There is a genuine concern for the safety of anyone entering these buildings.

As some of those witnessed visiting these sites are youths parents are requested to make their children aware that the both sites are dangerous and unsafe and if they are caught on these sites they are likely to be arrested with potential charges being prosecuted if any offences are disclosed.

If you have any information related to unauthorised and unlawful activity at either of the previous secondary school sites at Leyes Lane and Rouncil Lane please contact Warwickshire Police on 101. If you witness unauthorised persons entering the site then please dial 999 immediately.

Please be aware that over the past few days there has been an increase and similar criminal damage incidents occurring around Kenilworth:

Between midnight and 0500hrs on Friday 5 June 2026 unknown offender(s) have approached parked Citroen motor vehicle parked at School Lane, Kenilworth and have smashed the front and rear windscreen and scratched the paintwork front to rear.

This is crime reference 23/24245/26

Between 0030hrs and 0810hrs on Friday 5 One 2026 unknown offender(s) have approached Renault motor vehicle parked at Watling Road, Kenilworth and have smashed the front and rear windscreen and scratched the paintwork.

This is crime reference 23/24251/26

At approximately 2050/2055hrs on Monday 1 June 2026 unknown offender(s) have thrown an object at a bus travelling along Bridge Street, Kenilworth causing damage to the upper window.

This is crime reference 23/24140/26

If you think you have seen or heard anything related to any of these crimes, or have any CCTV, dashcam or information please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Please be aware of the following incidents that have taken place at the following locations in Kenilworth.

23/21170/26

Sunday 17/05/2026 06:00

Theft or Unauthorised Taking of a Pedal Cycle

Arbour Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2BA

The suspect has entered the side gate leading to the back garden before taking the victim’s pedal cycle a black mountain bike

Incident 23/21232/26

17/05/2026 at 03:15

Attempted Residential Burglary of a Home (Dwelling)

Whitemoor Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2BP

At 03:15hrs on 17th May 2026 unknown person is seen oto try the handle to the front door of location. No entry gained and nothing taken

Incident 23/21172/26

17/05/2026 03:00 to 17/05/2026 05:00

Attempted Residential Burglary of a Home (Dwelling)

Arbour Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2BA

On 17th May 2026, suspect had walked up to the victims’ door and tried the door handle before walking away. 

Incident 23/21164/26 

17/05/2026 at 06:00

Attempted Residential Burglary of a Home (Dwelling)

Arbour Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2BA

An unknown suspect has gained access to the back of the property via the side gate nothing taken.

Incident 23/21155/26

17/05/2026 at 05:50

Attempted Residential Burglary of a Home (Dwelling)

Arbour Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2BA

The suspect attempt to gain entry to property without lawful reason. The suspect has also accessed the back garden and has tried the back patio door and side door.

Incident 23/21105/26

17/05/2026 03:00 to 17/05/2026 07:45

Residential Burglary of a Home (Dwelling)

Windy Arbour, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2AS

On 17th MAY 2026, the suspect has been trying properties door handles, Between the hours of 0300hrs and 0745hrs, the suspect has entered the incident address by means of side kitchen door and taken the keys to vehicle then has stolen the car. 

23/21109/26

17/05/2026 at 07:16 

Residential Burglary of a Home (Dwelling)

Blackthorn Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2DS

On 17th MAY 2026, Suspect had entered the porch area then has taken a pair of gloves.

Warwickshire Police are appealing for any information about this incident that could help our investigation.  This may be something that you witnessed, or you may have information or CCTV or dash-cam footage. If you have any information please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Please be aware that between midnight and 0700hrs on Sunday 10 May 2026 a blue Land Rover Defender was stolen from a drive of a property at Broadgate, (off Glasshouse Lane), Kenilworth.

The vehicle was stolen without keys indicating a keyless interception device is likely to have been used.

This is Incident number- 0070-10/5/26 

Please be aware that a grey Fiat Arbath motor vehicle was stolen between 2330hrs on Sunday 10 May and 0540hrs on Monday 11 May 2026 from School Lane, Kenilworth.

The vehicle was stolen without keys indicating a keyless interception device is likely to have been used.

This is Incident number- 0034-11/5/26

If you think you have seen or heard anything related to any of these crimes, or have any CCTV, dashcam or information please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Please be aware that the following crimes have taken place between Thursday 23 April and Saturday 25 April 2026. It is disturbing that the town is still the target for vehicle thieves using keyless interception devices. Once again we have placed a link on this latest post to provide advice on how to protect your vehicle and deter vehicle thefts using keyless interception devices.

Keyless Theft of Motor Vehicle 

Offender(s) have stolen a black Land Rover Defender that was parked at Fishponds Road, Kenilworth. The vehicle was stolen between 2000hrs on the Thursday 23 April and 0240hrs on Friday 24 April 2026. The vehicle was stolen without keys, indicating that the theft was carried out by using a keyless interception device.

This is crime reference 23/17252/26 

Theft of Motor Vehicle 

Between 1400hrs on Thursday 23 April and 1130hrs on Friday 24 April 2026 offender(s) have stolen a blue Fiat 500 motor vehicle that was parked at the rear of a property at Warwick Road, Kenilworth

This is crime reference 23/17315/26

Keyless Theft of Motor Vehicle 

Between 2330hrs and 2350hrs on Friday 24 April 2026 offender(s) have stolen a black Ford Tourneo transit van from the driveway of a property at Harger Court, Kenilworth. The vehicle was stolen without keys, indicating that the theft was carried out by using a keyless interception device.

This is crime reference 23/17490/26

Theft From a Motor Vehicle 

Between 1800hrs and 1900hrs on Friday 24 April 2026 offender(s) have removed the rear number plate from a grey Audi A4 whilst it was parked on the street at Manor Road, Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/17455/26

Car Key Burglary 

Between 0630hrs and 0725hrs on Saturday 25 April 2026 unknown offender(s) have gained entry to a house at Bridge Street, Kenilworth by breaking a key safe off the wall and using the key to gain entry to the house. The offender(s) have then entered a garage and stolen a dark blue Ford Kuga.

This is crime reference 23/17475/26 

Kenilworth Watch advise vehicle owners who have keyless entry systems on their motor vehicles to take steps to deter criminals from stealing their vehicle. A link to advice we issued in November 2024 which is still valid is here.

https://kenilworthnwatch.com/2024/11/24/car-key-burglaries-keyless-car-theft-kenilworth/

If you think you havre seen or heard anything related to any of these crimes, or have any CCTV, dashcam or information please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111