Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
570
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 222 vs 570 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 570 incidents compared to 222, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), 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 Stoke-on-Trent — 222 vs 570 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 570).