Atherstone vs Leicester — 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

Leicester

LE1 · Leicester

1,488

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences490
  • Public order198
  • Anti-social behaviour177

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 49, a 30.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Leicester has more Public order (198). Atherstone is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Leicester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 49 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 1,488).

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