Total Crime Rate
71.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
40.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026River Drive area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Atherstone Central , and the 121st highest crime rate of 266 local areas in North Warwickshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around River Drive (CV9 3SR) in the last 12 months was 71.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.8% lower than the Atherstone Central average (127.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 83.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 40.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around River Drive (CV9 3SR), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Race View. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Bowler Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fielding Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Fielding Close | — |
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