Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B49 · Warwickshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CV9 · Warwickshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alcester has less crime — 41 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Atherstone saw somewhat more crime than Alcester in February 2026 (59 vs 41 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Atherstone has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alcester recorded fewer crimes than Atherstone — 41 vs 59 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Alcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alcester saw higher rates of Public order while Atherstone had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 59).