Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
329
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 329 incidents in February 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 329 incidents compared to 94, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Tamworth has more Other theft (7). Stafford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tamworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 94 vs 329 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Public order while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 329).