Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B5 · Birmingham
1,521
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
223
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 223 vs 1,521 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in March 2026 — 1,521 incidents compared to 223, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (122), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41). 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 1,521 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (223 vs 1,521).