Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 (125 vs 94 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and 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 Dudley — 94 vs 125 incidents. That is 25% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 125).