Birmingham vs Tamworth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B29 · Birmingham

400

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences137
  • Shoplifting62
  • Vehicle crime48

Tamworth

B78 · Staffordshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft10

Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 400 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 400 incidents compared to 108, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (62) and Vehicle crime (48), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Tamworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 108 vs 400 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Tamworth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 400).

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