Atherstone Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Atherstone, 8.2 crimes were reported in January 2026, placing the area 20.6% above the UK average of 6.8. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 122 residents over the course of the month, offering a tangible sense of risk for local residents. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (28.4%) and vehicle crime (8.1%). These figures highlight a shift in crime patterns compared to other months, with anti-social behaviour and violence dominating the landscape. The post-holiday period in January may have contributed to increased tensions. Shorter daylight hours and reduced retail activity could also have influenced crime trends, particularly for outdoor-related offences. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crimes, such as burglary or shoplifting, suggests that other factors may be at play. For example, shoplifting rates in Atherstone were 47% below the UK average, which could reflect the area’s lower retail footfall or more effective local policing in that category. While the overall crime rate remains elevated, the breakdown of offences provides insight into how residents might perceive and experience risk on a daily basis. The prominence of violent crimes and anti-social behaviour may indicate underlying social or community-specific challenges that warrant further attention from local authorities.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 162.5% compared to the previous month, rising from eight to 21 incidents. This jump, coupled with a doubling of both burglary (from zero to one incident) and vehicle crime (from three to six), signals a notable shift in the area’s crime profile. These increases may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which can strain community cohesion and lead to more public disorder. Conversely, other crime types experienced declines, including a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' and a 33.3% reduction in drugs-related incidents, suggesting that some areas of law enforcement may have had a more immediate impact. The most significant disparity from the UK average remains in anti-social behaviour, which was 147% higher than the national rate. This could point to localised issues, such as a lack of community engagement or increased youth activity during the winter months. On the other hand, shoplifting and theft from the person were both below UK averages, with shoplifting at 47% below and theft from the person at 17% below. For residents, this means that while violent and anti-social crimes are more pressing concerns, property crimes may not be as frequent in Atherstone compared to other parts of the UK. These variations underscore the importance of tailoring local responses to the specific crime trends observed in the area.

Atherstone’s crime rate in January 2026 rose by 8.9% compared to the previous month, increasing from 7.5 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, means that the area now experiences approximately two crimes per day on average, a figure that, while not overwhelming, is higher than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one in every 122 residents in Atherstone was directly affected by a reported crime, a statistic that provides a concrete measure of the impact on local communities. When compared to the UK overall, Atherstone’s violent crime rate is 24% above the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 147% above, highlighting areas where the area diverges significantly from broader trends. However, certain categories, such as shoplifting and theft from the person, show lower rates than the UK, which may indicate that Atherstone’s specific demographics or policing strategies have mitigated these types of crime. The population context is crucial here: with 9,026 residents, the absolute number of crimes (74) may seem small, but when distributed across the population, it creates a noticeable presence for those living in the area. This comparison underscores the need for targeted interventions in the most problematic categories, such as violence and anti-social behaviour, while also recognizing where Atherstone performs better than the UK average.