Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 37, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (3). Tamworth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 37 vs 222 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Public order while Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 222).