Atherstone vs Tamworth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Atherstone

CV9 · Warwickshire

59

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting8

Tamworth

B77 · Staffordshire

161

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Public order11

Atherstone has less crime — 59 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in February 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 59, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Tamworth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Atherstone or Tamworth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 59 vs 161 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 161).

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