Atherstone Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime remains the dominant category in Atherstone's August 2024 crime profile, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents. With a total of 46 crimes recorded, the area's crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents is 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Atherstone's position as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK. The breakdown of crime types reveals a pattern consistent with a small, low-density community: violent crime (22 incidents) far outpaces property crimes (11 incidents), with anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and public order offences (6 incidents) forming the next most common categories. Seasonal factors may have influenced these figures, as August is typically a peak holiday month in the UK, increasing the risk of burglary in empty homes. However, the overall decline in violent crime from July suggests that local policing strategies or community initiatives may be having an impact. The UK average for violent crime is 2.7 per 1,000, and Atherstone's rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 11% below that figure, indicating a strong performance in this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 51% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect the area's smaller population and community cohesion. Public order offences, however, are 11% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that could be explained by the specific characteristics of local public spaces. The low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 suggests effective retail security measures, though the 50% increase from July may signal a seasonal trend. Atherstone's overall crime profile, therefore, illustrates a balance between proactive policing and the inherent challenges of managing a small, rural-adjacent community during peak holiday periods.

Violent crime, the dominant category in Atherstone, fell by 33.3% in August compared to July, dropping from 33 to 22 incidents. This decrease aligns with the UK average for violent crime, which stood at 2.7 per 1,000, though Atherstone remained 11% below that figure. Anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 68.4%, from 19 to 6 incidents, a shift that may reflect reduced summer crowds in public spaces. Conversely, burglary rates doubled, rising from 1 to 2 incidents—a trend that could be linked to the seasonal increase in empty homes during August holidays. Public order offences also rose by 50%, from 4 to 6 incidents, though this category remained 11% above the UK average. Shoplifting increased by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, a rise that may be partly explained by the influx of tourists during the peak holiday season.

Atherstone's crime rate in August 2024 dropped to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 33.2% decrease from July's 7.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with the overall rate 37.8% below the national average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that may reflect the area's lower population density and community-focused policing efforts. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a ratio that suggests residents face significantly lower exposure to crime than the UK average. This monthly exposure statistic, when compared to the national context, highlights Atherstone's consistent performance in maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations. The drop in violent crime by 33.3% compared to July may be linked to reduced summer activity in public spaces.