Stoke-on-Trent vs Tamworth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 · Stoke-on-Trent

348

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences115
  • Anti-social behaviour62
  • Shoplifting38

Tamworth

B78 · Staffordshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft10

Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 348 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 108, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke-on-Trent or Tamworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 108 vs 348 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Other theft. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 348).

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