Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Stafford in April 2026 — 222 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Tamworth has more 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, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 129 vs 222 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 222).