Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B18 · Birmingham
761
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
223
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 223 vs 761 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in March 2026 — 761 incidents compared to 223, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (71) and Other theft (63), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 223 vs 761 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (223 vs 761).