Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 108, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), 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, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 108 vs 319 incidents. That is 66% 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 Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 319).