Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 236 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Vehicle crime (27), 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 Solihull — 108 vs 236 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 236).