Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 94 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (6), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 43 vs 94 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 94).