Warwickshire Police released new crime data on 28 February 2026 showing that Leamington South saw the highest number of reported incidents in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, during the first month of the year.
According to Warwickshire Police, there were 161 crimes in Leamington South and 127 in Leamington North during January 2026. The town centre recorded 104 offences, where shoplifting remained the most common problem for local business owners and residents.
While shoplifting was the main issue in the town centre, reports of violence were more frequent in the residential streets of Leamington North and South. This information, which was also published on the police.uk website, helps local officers decide where to focus their daily patrols.
To help stop shoplifting, the Warwickshire Retail Crime Initiative works with over 160 shops and 100 pubs or bars to share information about known offenders. These efforts are managed by the South Warwickshire policing area and local Safer Neighbourhood Teams to help make the community feel safer for everyone.
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