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

LE9 · Leicestershire

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Atherstone recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 49 incidents compared to 12, a 4.1x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Hinckley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Atherstone — 12 vs 49 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Hinckley 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 10 in Hinckley. Overall, Hinckley had fewer total crimes (12 vs 49).

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