Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 261 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 108 vs 261 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 261).