Atherstone Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Atherstone recorded 48 crimes across its population of 9,026 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 20.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlighting its relatively low crime profile compared to national standards. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents (56.3% of total crimes) at a rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This category was 28% above the UK average for this type of crime, suggesting a localised concentration of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 12.5% of total) and criminal damage and arson (3 cases, 6.3% of total) followed as the next most common categories. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may partly explain the overall crime rate, as lower foot traffic in public spaces could contribute to both lower and higher crime patterns depending on the category. For instance, the drop in vehicle crime (from 11 to 3 cases) may align with fewer vehicles on the road during colder months, while the rise in violence could reflect indoor gatherings or other winter-specific dynamics. These patterns are consistent with broader trends observed in similar-sized built-up areas during pre-spring lulls, where crime rates often fluctuate in response to changing social and environmental conditions.

February 2025 saw a 50.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 27 incidents. This marked rise in violent crime contrasts with a 72.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 11 to 3 cases. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 12.5% of all crimes, though this category was 28% below the UK average. The most significant shift was the 100.0% increase in theft from the person, a crime that rose from zero to one incident. This category was also 38% below the UK average, suggesting that while Atherstone's residents may face lower risks in some areas, others remain vulnerable. The drop in vehicle crime may be linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter, a seasonal factor that could also explain the overall decline in public order offences by 60.0%.

Atherstone's crime rate in February 2025 dropped to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with crime levels 20.9% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly two crimes reported each day in February, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns typical of winter months. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 188 residents, a rate that, when contextualised against Atherstone's population of 9,026, suggests a relatively low monthly exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This lower exposure could be partly explained by the area's smaller size and lower population density, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.