Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 210 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Other theft (7). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tamworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 94 vs 210 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 210).