Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B45 · Birmingham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 (120 vs 94 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). 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 — 94 vs 120 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 120).