Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B67 · Sandwell
478
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Tamworth has less crime — 108 vs 478 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Tamworth in April 2026 — 478 incidents compared to 108, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (10), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (56) and Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 478 incidents. That is 77% 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 Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 478).