Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Atherstone has less crime — 59 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in February 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 59, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Hinckley has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Hinckley — 59 vs 189 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Atherstone 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 while Hinckley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 189).