Atherstone Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Atherstone's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 40.3% of all incidents compared to 29.9% for violent crimes. The overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 14.9% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be influenced by local factors such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to retail hubs. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, align closely with the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000, but shoplifting stands out as a stark outlier, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000—nearly double the UK's 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly is consistent with Atherstone's role as a retail and service centre, where high foot traffic during the back-to-school season may contribute to increased opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour, while also above the UK average, saw a notable 35.3% decline from August, suggesting possible seasonal moderation or the impact of local initiatives. The data also highlights a surge in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 300% month-on-month, linked to the transition into autumn and increased outdoor activity. These patterns, when contextualised with the area's built-up character, suggest that targeted interventions in retail zones and public spaces may be necessary to address the disproportionate rise in property-related crimes.

September saw a dramatic 300% rise in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents, and a parallel 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, doubling from 2 to 8. Other theft also surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5, indicating potential vulnerabilities in local property security. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.3%, dropping from 17 to 11—a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted policing efforts. The crime mix in September skewed heavily towards property crimes, with 31 property-related incidents compared to 23 violent crimes. This balance contrasts with the UK average, where shoplifting rates are 97% below Atherstone's local level. Residents may find the 1-in-117 monthly exposure rate particularly relevant, as it illustrates the frequency of crime in a compact community.

Atherstone's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 22.2% increase from the previous month's 7.0 per 1,000. This places the area 14.9% above the UK average, a figure that reflects persistent challenges in local crime management. On a daily basis, approximately 3 crimes were reported each day, translating to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 117 residents. This statistic, while localised, underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. The population context further highlights the scale: with 9,026 residents, the rate of 8.5 per 1,000 means over 77 crimes were recorded in a single month. Such figures, when contextualised against the area's built-up character and proximity to North Warwickshire, suggest a need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas like retail zones and public spaces.