Crime in Lemington: statistics, rates and trends

889 crimes were recorded in Lemington in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lemington has the 1,447th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lemington was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,218 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (889). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 Lemington 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, burglary, other crime.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+99%) and other crime (+41%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and other theft (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lemington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lemington recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lemington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lemington recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lemington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lemington recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 99% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lemington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lemington recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lemington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lemington recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lemington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lemington recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lemington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lemington recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lemington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lemington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lemington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lemington recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lemington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lemington recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Lemington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lemington recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lemington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lemington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Lemington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lemington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Lemington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lemington 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.

Lemington has an estimated population of 9,710. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lemington sits in decile 4.2, more 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 Lemington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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