Crime Rate in Atherstone Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Atherstone Central

The total recorded crimes in Atherstone Central, North Warwickshire, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Atherstone Central crime rate of 5.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Atherstone Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Ratcliffe Street with total crimes: 5
  • Queens Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the North Warwickshire.

    • 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 areas in the North Warwickshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Atherstone Central has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Atherstone Central)CrimesRank (Atherstone Central)CrimesRank (Atherstone Central)
Curdworth97 1789 1776 1
Arley and Whitacre54 2559 2529 4
Fillongley44 4512 4548 3
Dordon27 8355 6425 5
Coleshill South26 9433 5332 7
Hartshill35 5347 7281 10
Atherstone North25 12289 9346 6
Atherstone South and Mancetter29 6337 8282 9
Hurley and Wood End28 7282 10289 8
Polesworth East26 10229 14212 14
Kingsbury25 11222 15245 11
Baddesley and Grendon15 17263 11233 12
Coleshill North17 16248 12222 13
Newton Regis and Warton23 13233 13166 17
Water Orton18 14210 16194 15
Polesworth West17 15171 17190 16

Atherstone Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20259
May 202520
April 202510
March 202515
February 202514
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202420
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

High Crime Locations Atherstone Central in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
2. Ratcliffe Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Milliners Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. North Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Dudley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. St. John'S Courtyard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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