Warwickshire Police have issued a community safety warning following a recent increase in burglaries across the Leamington area. The alert, sent on 21 April 2026, urges residents to remain vigilant and take practical steps to secure their homes against potential intruders.
The warning was issued by Police Community Support Officer Kabel Dosanjh via the Warwickshire Connected notification system. While official figures from CrimeRate show that Royal Leamington Spa remains a relatively safe medium-sized town in Warwickshire, local burglary offences have trended upwards with a 12 percent increase over the last three years. In the 12 months leading up to January 2026, there were 179 recorded burglary offences in the town.
This local rise contrasts with broader figures from the Office for National Statistics, which reported a 20 percent decrease in domestic burglaries across England and Wales for the year ending September 2025. Locally, authorities are focusing on preventative measures to curb the trend. Residents are advised to always lock doors and windows, even when at home, and to use window locks. The police further suggest keeping valuables out of sight, ensuring sheds and garages are securely locked, and using timer switches on lights to make a property appear occupied when the residents are away.
In addition to these security measures, police are asking the public to avoid leaving spare keys outside and to look out for neighbours. Any suspicious vehicles or individuals should be reported to the police. For emergencies, residents should call 999, while non-emergency reports can be made by calling 101.
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