Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 (229 vs 161 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55) and Criminal damage & arson (18), 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 Dudley — 161 vs 229 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 229).