Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Biddulph has less crime — 82 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Biddulph and Tamworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 82 and 94 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). 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, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 82 vs 94 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Public order while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 94).