Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 108, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (10), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (68) and Vehicle crime (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 108 vs 288 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 288).