Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 (159 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), 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 159 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 159).