Crime Rate in Leamington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leamington

The total recorded crimes in Leamington, Ashfield, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leamington crime rate of 5.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Leamington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardwick Street with total crimes: 7
  • Elderfield Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Leamington has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 8th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)
Hucknall Central142 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit108 3983 31,048 2
Carsic114 21,143 2870 3
Skegby76 6953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse101 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West78 5613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross53 10657 9630 6
Hucknall South70 7680 7398 12
Hucknall North55 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley46 11652 10498 10
Selston40 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill32 13285 13216 18
Ashfields14 18282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland26 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood12 20270 16249 16
Kingsway19 16228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's18 17216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood13 19135 22139 20
Larwood6 22144 20109 22
Underwood5 23141 21129 21
The Dales12 21105 23104 23

Leamington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 20259
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 202413
July 202410
June 20244
March 202417

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202418
May 20246
March 20245

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202513
December 202417
November 202421
October 202425
September 202420
August 202423
July 202425
June 202448
May 202421
March 202421

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202417
September 20249
August 20249
July 202413
June 202422
May 202419
March 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Leamington in March 2025

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

1. Hardwick Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
2. Elderfield Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. B6018 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Spa Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Jephson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Thompson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woods Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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