Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 150 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (222 vs 150 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (13), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (21). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 150 vs 222 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 222).