Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B38 · Birmingham
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 156 incidents in February 2026.
Tees Grove recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 156 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Other theft (7), while Tees Grove has more Criminal damage & arson (22) and Public order (14). 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 Tees Grove — 94 vs 156 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Tamworth 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 Other theft while Tees Grove had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 156).