Crime Rate in Tamworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tamworth

The total recorded crimes in Tamworth, UK in July 2025 are around 593 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tamworth crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tamworth, encompassing approximately 78,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (250) incidents (-11.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (-1.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (53) incidents (6.00% increase)
Tamworth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hilmore Way with total crimes: 11
  • Colehill with total crimes: 10
  • High Broom Court with total crimes: 9

Tamworth Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Tamworth?

To understand the safety of Tamworth, we need to analyze Tamworth crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tamworth has recorded 6,880 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 87.49 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 181 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,980 crimes with a crime rate of 88.76, ranking it 162 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Tamworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 6880 crimes compared to 9044.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tamworth witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tamworth had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 6,980 crimes compared to 8,480. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Tamworth witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tamworth is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Tamworth has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Tamworth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (157 crimes), and the safest, Trinity (18 crimes), is 139 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tamworth.

Similarly, the area of Central Tamworth (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dosthill & Two Gates (18 crimes), with a difference of 136 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tamworth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle157
Amington61
Spital59
Wilnecote57
Belgrave57

Safest Wards:

Glascote53
Bolehall53
Mercian50
Stonydelph28
Trinity18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Tamworth154
Wilnecote West & Hockley75
Amington69
Kettlebrook66
Coton Farm & Perry Crofts58

Safest Areas:

Glascote Heath50
Bolehall46
Belgrave33
Wilnecote East24
Dosthill & Two Gates18

Tamworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tamworth has recorded 593 crimes with crime rate of 7.54 ranking 208th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Tamworth crimes were 6,880. The crime rate of Tamworth in 2024 was 87.49 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking it 181 danzarous in the UK. Tamworth ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tamworth were around 6,980 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.76 (year) or 7.40 (month) ranking 162 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Tamworth ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Tamworth

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield747 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands706 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford1,011 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire703 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme1,029 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase733 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire922 311,065 110,197 3

Tamworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (282 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (197 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (226 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (260 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (212 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 258 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (199 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (207 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (232 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (83 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (231 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 749 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202587
May 2025111
April 202588
March 202570
February 202533
January 202542
December 202431
November 202443
October 202451
September 202448
August 202459

A total of 416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202535
May 202537
April 202538
March 202529
February 202532
January 202534
December 202447
November 202442
October 202429
September 202437
August 202428

A total of 127 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202417
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 571 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202550
May 202538
April 202553
March 202549
February 202551
January 202542
December 202455
November 202443
October 202444
September 202444
August 202449

A total of 577 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202545
May 202548
April 202554
March 202551
February 202546
January 202540
December 202427
November 202433
October 202461
September 202483
August 202441

A total of 2738 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025250
June 2025282
May 2025197
April 2025226
March 2025260
February 2025184
January 2025212
December 2024258
November 2024199
October 2024207
September 2024232
August 2024231

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 428 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202534
May 202525
April 202536
March 202534
February 202547
January 202533
December 202438
November 202430
October 202447
September 202434
August 202438

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 202511
January 202523
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 221 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202515
April 202522
March 202522
February 202519
January 202517
December 202410
November 202416
October 202422
September 202432
August 202426

A total of 551 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202564
May 202570
April 202535
March 202547
February 202542
January 202544
December 202451
November 202428
October 202449
September 202446
August 202432

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

High Crime Locations Tamworth in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tamworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Hilmore Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Colehill (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
3. High Broom Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Other theft1
Burglary1
4. Byron Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
5. Caister (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8

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