Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 222 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull and Tamworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 240 and 222 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (60), while Tamworth has more Public order (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 222 vs 240 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 240).