Crime Rate in Atherstone Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Atherstone Central

The total recorded crimes in Atherstone Central, North Warwickshire, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Atherstone Central crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Atherstone Central, encompassing approximately 8,589 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Atherstone Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tannery Close with total crimes: 4
  • Old Watling Street with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Atherstone Central?

To understand the safety of Atherstone Central, we need to analyze Atherstone Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Atherstone Central reported a higher crime volume than the North Warwickshire average, with 547 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Atherstone Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Atherstone Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Warwickshire average, with 570 crimes compared to 344. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Atherstone Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Warwickshire, Atherstone Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Atherstone Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Atherstone Central has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 4th out of 16 in the North Warwickshire, UK

In 2024, the total Atherstone Central crimes were 547. The crime rate of Atherstone Central in 2024 was 63.68 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Atherstone Central were around 570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.36 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Warwickshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Warwickshire)CrimesRank (North Warwickshire)CrimesRank (North Warwickshire)
Curdworth107 1789 1776 1
Arley and Whitacre50 2559 2529 4
Fillongley27 8512 4548 3
Hartshill43 3347 7281 10
Dordon36 5355 6425 5
Coleshill South32 6433 5332 7
Atherstone North18 12289 9346 6
Baddesley and Grendon29 7263 11233 12
Hurley and Wood End22 10282 10289 8
Atherstone South and Mancetter13 15337 8282 9
Newton Regis and Warton26 9233 13166 17
Kingsbury11 16222 15245 11
Polesworth East22 11229 14212 14
Coleshill North15 14248 12222 13
Polesworth West16 13171 17190 16
Water Orton11 17210 16194 15

Atherstone Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202420
September 202412
August 20248
July 202418
June 202434
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202424
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Atherstone Central in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Atherstone Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Tannery Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Old Watling Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kings Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Ratcliffe Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Atherstone (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barsby Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Long Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. St Benedicts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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