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

LE12 · Leicestershire

361

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting93
  • Violence & sexual offences90
  • Anti-social behaviour58

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 49, a 7.4x difference. 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 361 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Atherstone's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents) while Loughborough's was Shoplifting (93 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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