Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 108, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Tamworth has more 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme — 108 vs 308 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 308).