Birmingham vs Tamworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B45 · Birmingham

165

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Vehicle crime20
  • Criminal damage & arson14

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 165 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 165 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20) and Criminal damage & arson (14), 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 165 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.

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 Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 165).

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