Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Atherstone has less crime — 49 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 49, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Tamworth has more Public order (21). Atherstone is below the national average while Tamworth is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 49 vs 222 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 222).