Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 161 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 161, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (42). 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 West Bromwich — 161 vs 455 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 455).