Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV6 · Coventry
387
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 387 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 387 incidents compared to 108, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40) and Shoplifting (35), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (10). 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 387 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 387).