Royal Leamington Spa Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Royal Leamington Spa's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.6% above the UK average of 6.4. This discrepancy is most pronounced in robbery, which occurred at a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 — 122% above the UK average. The town's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (20.3%), both of which exceed their respective UK averages. These patterns align with the area's character as a historic market town with a mix of retail, leisure, and residential zones. Violence and sexual offences likely reflect the concentrated nature of public spaces during winter months, when social interactions in indoor venues may heighten tensions. Anti-social behaviour rates, 65% above the UK average, may be influenced by the town's compact built-up area, where noise and disorder can spread more readily. Seasonal factors also play a role: February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to a shift in crime focus toward indoor environments, though this does not fully explain the elevated rates. Property crimes (131 total) accounted for 35.9% of all reported incidents, with shoplifting (11.2%) and anti-social behaviour (20.3%) forming the largest property-related category. This suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with retail areas driving both theft and disorder. The town's crime picture is further shaped by its status as a tourist destination, which may amplify certain vulnerabilities during off-peak seasons.

February 2026 saw significant month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person surged by 100%, rising from zero to four incidents, a stark outlier in the data. Bicycle theft also increased by 75%, with seven reported cases compared to four in January, possibly linked to seasonal shifts in cycling activity or unsecured bike storage in the town's historic core. Robbery rose by 33.3%, from six to eight cases, a concerning trend given its 122% elevation above the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 40.7%, from 27 to 16 incidents, potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures during the winter. Possession of weapons dropped by 40%, from five to three cases, though this remains 43% above the UK average. Other crime decreased by 25%, from eight to six, suggesting some short-term resolution in unspecified incidents. The town's violent crime profile is particularly striking: violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total crimes) remain 3% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (65% above) dominates the non-violent category. These figures may be exacerbated by the area's compact layout, which can amplify the impact of even a small number of incidents. Residents should note that one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents over the month — a figure that, while not extreme, underscores the need for sustained community engagement in crime prevention.

In February 2026, Royal Leamington Spa's crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9. This decline, though modest, suggests some stabilization in the town's crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 13 crimes per day — a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK comparison due to the absence of national daily crime data. Over the course of the month, the crime rate translated to one reported incident for every 135 residents, a monthly exposure that, while higher than the UK average (which would be 1-in-140 for 6.4 per 1,000), remains within a range typical for a market town with a population of nearly 50,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the town's rate is higher than the UK average, but not so extreme as to suggest systemic failure in local policing. This context is critical: while the area's crime rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes (365) is manageable relative to its size. The comparison also highlights the importance of localised factors — for instance, the 122% gap in robbery rates compared to the UK average cannot be explained by population alone, but likely reflects the town's specific vulnerabilities, such as its historic retail corridors and tourist infrastructure. These insights underscore the need for targeted interventions rather than broad generalisations about the area's safety.