Crime in Leamington Lillington: statistics, rates and trends
960 crimes were recorded in Leamington Lillington in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 41% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Leamington Lillington at a glance
- Crime trends in Leamington Lillington
- Types of crime in Leamington Lillington
- Leamington Lillington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leamington Lillington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leamington Lillington
- Demographics of Leamington Lillington
- Questions about crime in Leamington Lillington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (307), shoplifting (210) and anti-social behaviour (148) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,912th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Leamington Lillington | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 960 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +41% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 12,292 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Leamington Lillington of any year here (960 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 960 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 679 | 55.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 637 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 713 | 58.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 741 | 60.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 766 | 62.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 846 | 68.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 835 | 67.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 776 | 63.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leamington Lillington recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (61% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 38 to 58 and public order rose from 38 to 49, while other theft fell from 46 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 210 | 17.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +53% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leamington Lillington; the highest is Leamington Clarendon (210.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Radford Semele, Warwick (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leamington Lillington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubbington & Leek Wootton | 173 | 41.9 | -46% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,120 | 210.7 | +170% |
| Leamington Milverton | 423 | 36.9 | -53% |
| Leamington Willes | 1,260 | 100.4 | +29% |
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,014 | 97.3 | +25% |
| Radford Semele | 91 | 28.2 | -64% |
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | 1,357 | 127.9 | +64% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 629 | 74.1 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Leamington Lillington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West View Road” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West View Road | 213 |
| On or near Clare Close | 80 |
| On or near Walnut Drive | 36 |
| On or near The Crest | 35 |
| On or near Newland Road | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Burbury Close | 27 |
| On or near Gresham Place | 25 |
| On or near Thursfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Cromer Road | 19 |
Of the 812 crimes in Leamington Lillington with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 353 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Leamington Lillington has an estimated population of 12,292 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leamington Lillington average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Leamington Lillington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Leamington Lillington a safe place to live?
Leamington Lillington recorded 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,912th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Leamington Lillington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (210).
Is crime in Leamington Lillington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leamington Lillington was up 41% on the year before: 960 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 679 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leamington Lillington?
About 12,292 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leamington Lillington?
Leamington Lillington is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.