Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 78, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Tamworth has more Public order (21). Birmingham is below the national average while Tamworth is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 78 vs 222 incidents. That is 65% 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 Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 222).