Crime in Atherstone: statistics, rates and trends
914 crimes were recorded in Atherstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Atherstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Atherstone
- Types of crime in Atherstone
- Atherstone compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Atherstone
- Streets with the most crime in Atherstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Atherstone
- Demographics of Atherstone
- Questions about crime in Atherstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (362), anti-social behaviour (177), criminal damage and arson (68) and shoplifting (68) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 343rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Atherstone | North Warwickshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 914 | 5,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.2 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,126 | 67,117 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Atherstone peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,242 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (764). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 914 | 100.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 764 | 83.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 887 | 97.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 999 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 974 | 106.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,153 | 126.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,220 | 133.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,242 | 136.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,179 | 129.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Atherstone recorded notably more vehicle crime (28% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (26% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (34% below) and public order (26% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 68 and shoplifting rose from 52 to 68, while public order fell from 63 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 39.7 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 7.5 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Atherstone; the highest is Fazeley (116.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Barwell (62.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Atherstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polesworth and Dordon | 612 | 69.1 | -31% |
| Nuneaton | 10,643 | 111.9 | +12% |
| Tamworth | 6,072 | 77.3 | -23% |
| Bedworth | 3,457 | 115.6 | +15% |
| Fazeley | 892 | 116.2 | +16% |
| Hinckley | 3,961 | 76.7 | -23% |
| Bulkington | 430 | 67.4 | -33% |
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | -38% |
Of the 2 areas within Atherstone, Atherstone Central had the highest crime rate (131.9 per 1,000) and Atherstone North the lowest (75.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherstone Central | Neighbourhood | 4,285 | 565 | 131.9 |
| Atherstone North | Neighbourhood | 3,803 | 287 | 75.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Atherstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Avins Courtyard | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Coleshill Street | 24 |
| On or near Denham Court | 20 |
| On or near Flint Close | 20 |
| On or near North Street | 20 |
| On or near Old Watling Street | 19 |
| On or near Queens Road | 19 |
| On or near Leicester Crescent | 18 |
Of the 737 crimes in Atherstone with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 330 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Atherstone has an estimated population of 9,126 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Atherstone average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Atherstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Atherstone a safe place to live?
Atherstone recorded 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 343rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Atherstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Atherstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Atherstone was up 20% on the year before: 914 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Atherstone?
About 9,126 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Atherstone?
Atherstone is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.