Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 94 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 44 vs 94 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 94).