Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 78 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (108 vs 78 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 78 vs 108 incidents. That is 28% 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 Other theft. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 108).