Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 222 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 222, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 222 vs 955 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 955).