Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B76 · Birmingham
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birmingham has less crime — 34 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Atherstone recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 59 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Shoplifting (8), while Birmingham has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Atherstone — 34 vs 59 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Birmingham had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 59).