Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 12, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Weapons possession (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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 12 vs 94 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 94).