Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 94, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster — 94 vs 244 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 244).