Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 (206 vs 161 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (89) and Vehicle crime (16), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and 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 Solihull — 161 vs 206 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 206).