Crime in Leighton-Linslade South: statistics, rates and trends

1,452 crimes were recorded in Leighton-Linslade South in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 448 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leighton-Linslade South has the 1,536th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Leighton-Linslade South was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,817 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,452). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leighton-Linslade South 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.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+61%) and criminal damage and arson (+33%). The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and public order (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Leighton-Linslade South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Leighton-Linslade South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Leighton-Linslade South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Leighton-Linslade South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Leighton-Linslade South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Leighton-Linslade South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Leighton-Linslade South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Leighton-Linslade South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Leighton-Linslade South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Leighton-Linslade South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Leighton-Linslade South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Leighton-Linslade South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 12 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 down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Leighton-Linslade South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Leighton-Linslade South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leighton-Linslade South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leighton-Linslade South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leighton-Linslade South.

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 Leighton-Linslade South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leighton-Linslade South 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.

Leighton-Linslade South has an estimated population of 16,342. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leighton-Linslade South sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Leighton-Linslade South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.