Crime in Leamington Willes: statistics, rates and trends
1,297 crimes were recorded in Leamington Willes in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 43% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leamington Willes at a glance
- Crime trends in Leamington Willes
- Types of crime in Leamington Willes
- Leamington Willes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leamington Willes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leamington Willes
- Population and deprivation in Leamington Willes
- Questions about crime in Leamington Willes
- About this data
1,297 crimes were recorded in Leamington Willes in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 43% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leamington Willes has the 1,162nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leamington Willes | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,297 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.4 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +43% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,546 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leamington Willes was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,318 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (908). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,297 | 103.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 908 | 72.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 954 | 76.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 998 | 79.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,125 | 89.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,121 | 89.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,318 | 105.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,283 | 102.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,299 | 103.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 125 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leamington Willes over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+282%) and burglary (+70%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 237 | 18.9 | 2.28 | +282% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 7.2 | 1.46 | +1% |
| Public order | 84 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +35% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.7 | 0.83 | +8% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +70% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.72 | +162% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 0.94 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.87 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leamington Willes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leamington Willes recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leamington Willes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leamington Willes recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 282% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leamington Willes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leamington Willes recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leamington Willes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leamington Willes recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leamington Willes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leamington Willes recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leamington Willes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leamington Willes recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leamington Willes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leamington Willes recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leamington Willes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leamington Willes recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leamington Willes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leamington Willes recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leamington Willes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leamington Willes recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leamington Willes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leamington Willes recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leamington Willes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leamington Willes recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leamington Willes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leamington Willes recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leamington Willes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leamington Willes recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leamington Willes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leamington Willes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leamington Willes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,016 | 97.5 | -6% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -63% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,093 | 208.0 | +101% |
| Radford Semele | 86 | 26.6 | -74% |
| Leamington Milverton | 461 | 40.2 | -61% |
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | 1,396 | 131.5 | +27% |
| Leamington Lillington | 957 | 77.9 | -25% |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | 676 | 69.3 | -33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Leamington Willes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mary'S Terrace | 186 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Radford Road | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Church Walk | 33 |
| On or near Barton Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Regent Place | 30 |
| On or near Gainsborough Drive | 29 |
| On or near Northcote Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leamington Willes over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 449 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 318 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 209 | 16.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 8.0% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 7.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Leamington Willes has an estimated population of 12,546. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leamington Willes sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leamington Willes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Leamington Willes a safe place to live?
Leamington Willes recorded 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Leamington Willes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (237).
Is crime in Leamington Willes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leamington Willes was up 43% on the year before: 1,297 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 908 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leamington Willes?
Leamington Willes is policed by Warwickshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Leamington Willes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.