Atherstone vs Coventry — 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

Coventry

CV5 · Coventry

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Other theft15
  • Shoplifting14

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 49, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10), while Coventry has more Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Coventry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 49 vs 142 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Coventry had more Other theft. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 142).

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