Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 44, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Public order (11), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 44 vs 161 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 161).