Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B92 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Solihull has less crime — 104 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in February 2026 — 161 vs 104 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Vehicle crime (8), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Public order (11). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 104 vs 161 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Solihull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 161).