Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 (145 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Tamworth has more Other theft (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 108 vs 145 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
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 145).