Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV6 · Coventry
382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 382 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 382 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54) and Vehicle crime (49), 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, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 161 vs 382 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 382).