Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 94, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tamworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 94 vs 315 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 315).