Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
45
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Atherstone has less crime — 45 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in March 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 45, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (5), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (24) and Criminal damage & arson (22). Atherstone is below the national average while Birmingham is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 45 vs 296 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Birmingham had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 296).