Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B92 · Solihull
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 222 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19) and Vehicle crime (15), 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 146 vs 222 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Tamworth 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 Public order. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 222).