Warwickshire Police have launched a new survey in early February 2026 asking people in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, to share their experiences with bad behaviour and low-level crime in the town. Officers want to hear first‑hand stories about issues such as street drinking, vandalism and groups of people behaving in an intimidating way. The aim is to use this feedback to help the local police team map hotspots and decide which street corners and parks need more high‑visibility patrols and attention.
The survey is seeking specific details about problems in town‑centre locations including The Parade, Regent Court and Jephson Gardens. CrimeRate data shows anti‑social behaviour is among the more frequently recorded incident types in Royal Leamington Spa. By hearing from residents, the police say they can better target patrols to the places where people feel most unsafe, rather than relying only on historic reported‑crime records that may not capture the full picture.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Philip Seccombe, has said residents who are paying more for policing should have a say in how their streets are kept safe. This effort follows a similar data‑led blitz in the summer of 2025 that, according to the force’s review, produced a temporary 40% reduction in reported anti‑social behaviour in parts of the town centre. Some residents have also said that, when officers arrive in one area, problems can shift to others — which is why police are seeking a town‑wide view of issues.
Residents can share their views online via the force’s digital survey (through Warwickshire Connected) or attend scheduled drop‑in sessions at Leamington Town Hall. The consultation is expected to run for four weeks, closing in early March 2026, to give people who live, work and shop in the town a chance to respond. Local business groups, including pub owners, are being encouraged to describe how street drinking and other anti‑social behaviour are affecting trade in the town centre.
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