Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 104 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 — 161 vs 104 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (26) and Criminal damage & arson (15), 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, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 104 vs 161 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 161).