Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 315 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Tamworth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 161 vs 315 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 315).