Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 85, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Tamworth is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 85 vs 222 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 222).