Crime in Leamington Willes: statistics, rates and trends
1,260 crimes were recorded in Leamington Willes in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Leamington Willes
- Questions about crime in Leamington Willes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (381), shoplifting (231) and anti-social behaviour (207) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,226th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Leamington Willes | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,260 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.4 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 12,546 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Leamington Willes peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,312 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (932). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,260 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 932 | 74.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 969 | 77.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 975 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,089 | 86.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,160 | 92.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,312 | 104.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,262 | 100.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,305 | 104.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leamington Willes recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (65% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (51% below) and criminal damage and arson (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 57 to 231 and burglary rose from 30 to 44, while drugs fell from 31 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 30.4 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 231 | 18.4 | 8.5 | +305% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Public order | 79 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +47% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leamington Willes; 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 Willes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,014 | 97.3 | -3% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -62% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,120 | 210.7 | +110% |
| Radford Semele | 91 | 28.2 | -72% |
| Leamington Milverton | 423 | 36.9 | -63% |
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | 1,357 | 127.9 | +27% |
| Leamington Lillington | 960 | 78.1 | -22% |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | 658 | 67.4 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Leamington Willes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Mary'S Terrace” (185).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mary'S Terrace | 185 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Radford Road | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near High Street | 37 |
| On or near Barton Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Church Walk | 34 |
| On or near Gainsborough Drive | 27 |
| On or near Padmore Court | 25 |
| On or near Regent Place | 25 |
Of the 1,053 crimes in Leamington Willes with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 207 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 436 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 9.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Leamington Willes has an estimated population of 12,546 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (29%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leamington Willes average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Leamington Willes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leamington Willes a safe place to live?
Leamington Willes recorded 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,226th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Leamington Willes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 381 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (231).
Is crime in Leamington Willes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leamington Willes was up 35% on the year before: 1,260 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 932 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leamington Willes?
About 12,546 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leamington Willes?
Leamington Willes 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.