Atherstone vs Hinckley — 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

Hinckley

LE10 · Leicestershire

210

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting30

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 49, a 4.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hinckley records significantly more (63 vs 22 incidents). Atherstone is below the national average while Hinckley is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Hinckley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 49 vs 210 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Atherstone recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 63 in Hinckley. Overall, Atherstone had fewer total crimes (49 vs 210).

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