Crime in Royal Leamington Spa: statistics, rates and trends
5,387 crimes were recorded in Royal Leamington Spa in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Royal Leamington Spa
- Questions about crime in Royal Leamington Spa
- About this data
5,387 crimes were recorded in Royal Leamington Spa in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,696 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Royal Leamington Spa has the 281st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Royal Leamington Spa | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,387 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.7 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 50,040 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Royal Leamington Spa was highest in the year to July 2018 (7,125 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (4,608). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 5,387 | 107.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,608 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,780 | 95.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,526 | 110.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,632 | 112.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,411 | 108.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,242 | 124.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,691 | 133.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 7,125 | 142.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 518 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Royal Leamington Spa 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+51%) and shoplifting (+47%). The largest falls were in other theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,696 | 33.9 | 0.99 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,096 | 21.9 | 1.43 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 554 | 11.1 | 1.34 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 393 | 7.9 | 1.59 | +4% |
| Public order | 329 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 322 | 6.4 | 0.95 | -7% |
| Other theft | 318 | 6.4 | 0.99 | -10% |
| Burglary | 178 | 3.6 | 1.01 | +29% |
| Drugs | 136 | 2.7 | 0.83 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 103 | 2.1 | 2.50 | +41% |
| Other crime | 81 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +1% |
| Robbery | 71 | 1.4 | 1.05 | +51% |
| Possession of weapons | 69 | 1.4 | 1.42 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 0.8 | 0.49 | +5% |
Violence and sexual offences in Royal Leamington Spa
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 1,696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Royal Leamington Spa
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 1,096 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Royal Leamington Spa
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Royal Leamington Spa
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Royal Leamington Spa
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Royal Leamington Spa
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Royal Leamington Spa
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Royal Leamington Spa
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Royal Leamington Spa
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Royal Leamington Spa
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Royal Leamington Spa
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Royal Leamington Spa
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Royal Leamington Spa
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Royal Leamington Spa
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Royal Leamington Spa recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Royal Leamington Spa, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Royal Leamington Spa.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -65% |
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | -29% |
| Warwick | 4,039 | 103.7 | -4% |
| Kenilworth | 1,167 | 52.3 | -51% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 459 | 49.7 | -54% |
| Wellesbourne | 343 | 46.1 | -57% |
| Balsall Common | 348 | 42.0 | -61% |
| Coventry | 35,335 | 97.2 | -10% |
5 areas within Royal Leamington Spa, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Leamington Clarendon had the highest rate (208.0 per 1,000) and Leamington Milverton the lowest (40.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Clarendon | Neighbourhood | 10,061 | 2,093 | 208.0 |
| Leamington Willes | Neighbourhood | 12,546 | 1,297 | 103.4 |
| Leamington Brunswick | Neighbourhood | 10,423 | 1,016 | 97.5 |
| Leamington Lillington | Neighbourhood | 12,292 | 957 | 77.9 |
| Leamington Milverton | Neighbourhood | 11,457 | 461 | 40.2 |
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 Royal Leamington Spa over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 256 |
| On or near Supermarket | 195 |
| On or near St Mary'S Terrace | 186 |
| On or near Warwick Street | 174 |
| On or near Euston Place | 139 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 91 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 87 |
| On or near Windsor Place | 86 |
| On or near Clare Close | 81 |
| On or near Spencer Yard | 65 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Royal Leamington Spa 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 | 1,739 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,489 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 1,096 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 372 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 294 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 147 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 133 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.1% |
Royal Leamington Spa has an estimated population of 50,040. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Royal Leamington Spa sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 2.4% |
Is Royal Leamington Spa a safe place to live?
Royal Leamington Spa recorded 107.7 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 Royal Leamington Spa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,096).
Is crime in Royal Leamington Spa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Leamington Spa was up 17% on the year before: 5,387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,608 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Royal Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa 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 Royal Leamington Spa. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.