Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 131 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 (161 vs 131 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Tamworth has more 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 131 vs 161 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 161).