Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 177 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). 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 — 94 vs 177 incidents. That is 47% 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 177).