Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Atherstone has less crime — 57 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Nuneaton recorded substantially more crime than Atherstone in February 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 57, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Nuneaton has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Atherstone is below the national average while Nuneaton is above, making Atherstone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Atherstone recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 57 vs 248 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Atherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nuneaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Atherstone recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 248).