Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 222 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 (319 vs 222 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Tamworth has more Public order (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 222 vs 319 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 319).