Royal Leamington Spa Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a stark shift in Royal Leamington Spa’s crime profile, with bicycle theft surging by 150% compared to October. This dramatic rise in a single category highlights the area’s vulnerability during darker evenings and heightened seasonal activity. The overall crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents places the town 28.8% above the UK average, a figure that reflects persistent challenges in property and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most reported category, accounting for nearly 30% of all crimes, consistent with the town’s compact built-up area where incidents are concentrated. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000, was 70% above the UK average, a pattern often seen in areas with high retail and social activity. Shoplifting, meanwhile, remained elevated at 106% above the national rate, likely tied to the town’s historic high street and its role as a regional shopping hub. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have amplified these trends, with fewer daylight hours and increased foot traffic creating opportunities for targeted crimes. The contrast between violent and property crime rates also underscores the town’s character: while violent crime remains a concern, property-related offences dominate, reflecting the influence of retail spaces and public areas. This pattern is not unique to November but is amplified by the month’s specific dynamics, from seasonal events to weather changes that alter pedestrian and vehicle movement patterns.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 150% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 4 to 10 incidents. This spike coincides with darker evenings and the end of the school term, which may have increased cycling activity outside of peak hours. Theft from the person also doubled, from 2 to 4 cases, a trend that could be linked to crowded shopping areas during Black Friday promotions. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 41.1%, due to reduced car usage during the holiday season or increased parking enforcement. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly above the UK average, with 1.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 1.1, a difference that may reflect the town’s dense population and social hubs. Criminal damage and arson rose by 76.9%, tied to Bonfire Night events. Possession of weapons fell by 62.5%, a decrease that could indicate improved policing or reduced demand during the festive season. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft is a concrete concern, with local cyclists advised to secure bikes in well-lit, monitored areas. The contrast between violent and property crime rates also offers insight: while violence remains a significant issue, property offences dominate, illustrating the town’s reliance on retail and public spaces as both economic and social centres.

The crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 3.7% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.7 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline, however, does not mask the area’s persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 28.8% higher. On a daily basis, Royal Leamington Spa experienced approximately 15 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 107 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the daily count, underscores the cumulative impact of crime on the local population. When compared to the UK average, the town’s crime rate is higher, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which are 70% and 106% above national levels respectively. The population-scaled perspective reveals that each resident faces a higher risk of encountering crime than the average UK citizen, a disparity that may be influenced by the town’s compact built-up area and its role as a regional hub. While the overall rate shows a marginal decrease from October, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft—suggest that underlying trends remain volatile. This volatility, combined with the town’s above-average rates, indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas and during peak activity periods.