Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 108, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Tamworth has more 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 Stafford — 108 vs 428 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Public order while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 428).