Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B34 · Birmingham
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 49, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Shoplifting (6), while Birmingham has more Vehicle crime (41) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Atherstone is below the national average while Birmingham is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 49 vs 313 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 313).