Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV11 · Warwickshire
285
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 285 incidents in February 2026.
Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 285 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nuneaton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Tamworth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 161 vs 285 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Nuneaton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 285).