Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST6 · Stoke-on-Trent
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 303 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Other theft (22), while Tamworth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 161 vs 303 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Other theft while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 303).