Atherstone Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Atherstone's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.4 per 1,000, 3.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance places the built-up area within North Warwickshire as one of the safer regions in the country, though specific crime types reveal local variations. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 35.8% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000—exactly matching the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.4%, slightly below the national figure, while criminal damage and arson surged 43% above the UK average, indicating a potential focus on property-related incidents in the area. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the transition into winter—may have influenced these patterns, with increased lighting or community events potentially affecting anti-social behaviour rates. Possession of weapons emerged as a striking outlier, with a rate 186% above the UK average, a figure that warrants further exploration given the area's built-up character. This anomaly contrasts with other categories like vehicle crime, which fell 75% from the previous month, reflecting seasonal changes in traffic or local enforcement priorities. The overall crime profile suggests a combination of local demographics, policing strategies, and environmental factors, with the built-up nature of Atherstone likely shaping its unique crime dynamics compared to more rural or densely populated regions.

October saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, a stark outlier in the crime breakdown. This category was 186% above the UK average, raising questions about local factors such as community engagement or law enforcement focus. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 45.5% (from 11 to 6), reflecting a shift in property crime trends. Vehicle crime dropped 75% (from 4 to 1), possibly linked to reduced traffic or seasonal changes in parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained 5% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may relate to Atherstone's built-up area dynamics, where community policing efforts could mitigate such incidents. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas, where a few incidents can significantly alter monthly statistics.

Atherstone's crime rate in October 2025 (7.4 per 1,000) marks a 13.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where activity levels may shift as daylight hours decrease. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 9,026, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 135 residents, a statistic that offers insight into the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily crime patterns, which could be influenced by local events or policing strategies. The contrast with the UK average—where Atherstone's rate remains 3.9% below—suggests that the area's built-up character, with lower population density than major cities, may contribute to its crime profile.