Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 108, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Criminal damage & arson (34), 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 Dudley — 108 vs 288 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 288).