Atherstone vs Loughborough — 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

Loughborough

LE11 · Leicestershire

464

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Shoplifting109
  • Anti-social behaviour70

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 464 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 464 incidents compared to 49, a 9.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Loughborough records significantly more (112 vs 22 incidents). Atherstone is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Loughborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 49 vs 464 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Atherstone recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 112 in Loughborough. Overall, Atherstone had fewer total crimes (49 vs 464).

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