Crime in Royal Leamington Spa: statistics, rates and trends
5,358 crimes were recorded in Royal Leamington Spa in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Royal Leamington Spa at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Leamington Spa
- Types of crime in Royal Leamington Spa
- Royal Leamington Spa compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Royal Leamington Spa
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Leamington Spa
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Leamington Spa
- Demographics of Royal Leamington Spa
- Questions about crime in Royal Leamington Spa
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,723), anti-social behaviour (1,107) and shoplifting (548) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 283rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Royal Leamington Spa | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,358 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.1 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 50,040 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Royal Leamington Spa peaked in the year to August 2018 (6,998 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (4,695). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,358 | 107.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,695 | 93.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,810 | 96.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,399 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,566 | 111.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,553 | 111.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,175 | 123.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,562 | 131.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,998 | 139.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 489 |
| July 2026 | 490 |
| June 2026 | 484 |
| May 2026 | 455 |
| April 2026 | 444 |
| March 2026 | 436 |
| February 2026 | 365 |
| January 2026 | 392 |
| December 2025 | 399 |
| November 2025 | 463 |
| October 2025 | 481 |
| September 2025 | 460 |
Compared with England and Wales, Royal Leamington Spa recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (46% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (54% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 67 to 110 and shoplifting rose from 361 to 548.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,723 | 34.4 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,107 | 22.1 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 548 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 362 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 318 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 313 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 313 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Burglary | 168 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Drugs | 132 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 110 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +64% |
| Other crime | 85 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Robbery | 71 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 69 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Royal Leamington Spa has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -64% |
| Cubbington | 377 | 73.8 | -31% |
| Warwick | 3,934 | 101.0 | -6% |
| Kenilworth | 1,155 | 51.8 | -52% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 446 | 48.3 | -55% |
| Wellesbourne | 329 | 44.2 | -59% |
| Balsall Common | 352 | 42.5 | -60% |
| Coventry | 35,574 | 97.9 | -9% |
Of the 5 areas within Royal Leamington Spa, Leamington Clarendon had the highest crime rate (210.7 per 1,000) and Leamington Milverton the lowest (36.9), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Clarendon | Neighbourhood | 10,061 | 2,120 | 210.7 |
| Leamington Willes | Neighbourhood | 12,546 | 1,260 | 100.4 |
| Leamington Brunswick | Neighbourhood | 10,423 | 1,014 | 97.3 |
| Leamington Lillington | Neighbourhood | 12,292 | 960 | 78.1 |
| Leamington Milverton | Neighbourhood | 11,457 | 423 | 36.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Royal Leamington Spa over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (254).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 254 |
| On or near Supermarket | 197 |
| On or near Warwick Street | 189 |
| On or near St Mary'S Terrace | 185 |
| On or near Euston Place | 135 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 92 |
| On or near Windsor Place | 84 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 82 |
| On or near Clare Close | 80 |
| On or near Spencer Yard | 67 |
Of the 4,251 crimes in Royal Leamington Spa with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,721 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,457 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 395 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 290 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 149 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Royal Leamington Spa has an estimated population of 50,040 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Royal Leamington Spa average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Royal Leamington Spa | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 2.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Royal Leamington Spa a safe place to live?
Royal Leamington Spa recorded 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 283rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Royal Leamington Spa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,723 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,107).
Is crime in Royal Leamington Spa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Leamington Spa was up 14% on the year before: 5,358 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,695 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Royal Leamington Spa?
About 50,040 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Royal Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa 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.