Atherstone vs Nuneaton — 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

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

317

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Shoplifting74
  • Anti-social behaviour47

Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 317 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 49, a 6.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nuneaton records significantly more (102 vs 22 incidents). Atherstone is below the national average while Nuneaton is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Nuneaton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 49 vs 317 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Atherstone recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 102 in Nuneaton. Overall, Atherstone had fewer total crimes (49 vs 317).

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