Warwickshire Police launched a targeted safety survey on February 2, 2026, inviting women and girls in Royal Leamington Spa to identify routes and locations where they feel vulnerable when running or walking. Officers are asking local residents to share their experiences and to pinpoint specific areas of concern so the force can target improvements.
BBC News reported that Warwickshire Police were granted extra powers to deal with disorder in the town centre in July 2025 (a dispersal order covering areas including the Parade, Bath Street, Jephson Gardens and Pump Room Gardens). Recent data from CrimeRate.co.uk shows that while anti-social behaviour fell by around 40% in 2025, violence and sexual offences accounted for 1,594 of 4,066 reported crimes in Royal Leamington Spa in 2025 — about 39% of reported offences.
Residents can use an online mapping tool to flag problems such as poor lighting or overgrown paths on popular routes — including Jephson Gardens, Victoria Park, Newbold Comyn and the Grand Union Canal towpaths. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Warwickshire says it will use this information to decide where to deploy extra patrols, improve streetlighting, or introduce other targeted interventions as part of the 2025–2029 Police and Crime Plan.
Philip Seccombe, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “Ensuring women and girls are not only safe but also feel safe in our town centres is vital. We cannot police effectively without knowing exactly where the public feels most at risk.” The survey follows earlier local safety measures, such as the Emergency Call Points installed on Brunswick Street and Court Street that link directly to the police control room.
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