Birmingham vs Tamworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B72 · Birmingham

170

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour20

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 170 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 170 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Tamworth has more 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 170 incidents. That is 36% 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 Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 170).

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