Royal Leamington Spa Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Royal Leamington Spa recorded a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.2% above the UK average of 6.8. This figure highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety, particularly given the area’s historical and commercial significance as a market town. The breakdown of crimes reveals a combination of property-related and violent offences, with property crimes dominating at 37.7% of the total (149 incidents) compared to 32.9% for violent crimes (129 incidents). Violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, accounting for 129 incidents (2.6 per 1,000, 32.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (74 incidents, 1.5 per 1,000, 18.9%). This pattern is consistent with the area’s character as a historic spa town with a mix of residential and commercial activity, where anti-social behaviour may be exacerbated by social interactions in public spaces. Seasonal factors also play a role, with January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall likely contributing to a shift in criminal activity, though the rise in shoplifting contradicts this context, suggesting other underlying drivers. The UK comparison further illustrates that several categories, including shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, are significantly above national averages, indicating potential vulnerabilities in local policing or community engagement strategies. These findings underscore the need for targeted approaches to address the specific challenges faced by Royal Leamington Spa, while also acknowledging the broader geographic and demographic influences that shape its crime profile.

January 2026 saw a significant surge in shoplifting, with a 92.3% increase from 26 to 50 incidents, marking one of the most pronounced monthly changes in recent data. This rise, coupled with a 100% increase in 'other crime' (from 4 to 8), suggests a shift in criminal activity that may reflect post-holiday disruptions or targeted opportunities in retail areas. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped sharply by 71.4%, from 14 to 4, possibly due to reduced winter cycling activity or enhanced security measures. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property-related offences accounting for 37.7% of all crimes (149 incidents) compared to 32.9% for violent crimes (129 incidents). This mix is higher than the UK average for several categories, including anti-social behaviour (61% above) and shoplifting (75% above), which may indicate a combination of local factors such as the town’s historic retail presence and seasonal patterns. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

The crime rate in January 2026 remained stable compared to the previous month, decreasing slightly by 1.7% from 8.1 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major fluctuations in policing efforts or community dynamics during the transition between months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 13 reported crimes per day, reflecting a persistent level of activity that residents may have come to expect. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 126 residents, a figure that places the area’s monthly exposure in context for local households. When scaled to the population of 49,421, this rate indicates that while the area is not among the most crime-affected in the UK, it maintains a level of risk that warrants attention, particularly in specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The population context also highlights that the crime burden is distributed across a relatively small geographic footprint, which may influence the visibility and impact of incidents on a local scale.