Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Coventry has less crime — 128 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in February 2026 (161 vs 128 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23) and Shoplifting (16), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Public order (11). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 128 vs 161 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 161).