Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 108, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28), 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 Kidderminster — 108 vs 279 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster 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 279).