Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 28, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5) and Public order (3), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 28 vs 108 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 108).