Atherstone vs Bedworth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Atherstone

CV9 · Warwickshire

49

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting6

Bedworth

CV12 · Warwickshire

238

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Shoplifting40

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bedworth recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 49, a 4.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bedworth records significantly more (67 vs 22 incidents). Atherstone is below the national average while Bedworth is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Bedworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Bedworth — 49 vs 238 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Atherstone and Bedworth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Atherstone recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 67 in Bedworth. Overall, Atherstone had fewer total crimes (49 vs 238).

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