Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 20, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 20 vs 94 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Other crime while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 94).