Crime Rate in Leamington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leamington

The total recorded crimes in Leamington, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leamington crime rate of 2.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Leamington, encompassing approximately 12,262 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Leamington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Jephson Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thompson Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Leamington?

To understand the safety of Leamington, we need to analyze Leamington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Leamington reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 738 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leamington witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Leamington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 688 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leamington witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Leamington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Leamington Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Leamington crimes were 738. The crime rate of Leamington in 2024 was 60.19 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leamington were around 688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.11 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Leamington)CrimesRank (Leamington)CrimesRank (Leamington)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Leamington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20252
November 20257
October 20256
September 202516
August 202514
July 20259
June 20253
May 202511
April 20254
March 202512
February 202513

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 202514
November 202521
October 202521
September 202527
August 202520
July 202530
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 202510
October 202510
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 202510
May 202513
April 20256
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
October 20252
September 20252
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20253
November 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20257
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
September 20253
July 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251

High Crime Locations Leamington in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leamington postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Jephson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Thompson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Elderfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hardwick Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Warnadene Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Spa Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Hardwick Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thornton Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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