Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 229 vs 94 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 (17) and Other theft (7). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tamworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 94 vs 229 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
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 Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 229).