Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B44 · Birmingham
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 291 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 161 vs 291 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 291).