Crime Rate in Tamworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tamworth

The total recorded crimes in Tamworth, UK in May 2025 are around 573 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tamworth crime rate of 7.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (197) incidents (-12.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (26.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (70) incidents (100.00% increase)
Tamworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ventura Park Road with total crimes: 14
  • Hilmore Way with total crimes: 12
  • Lindera 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 (155 crimes), and the safest, Trinity (21 crimes), is 134 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tamworth.

Similarly, the area of Central Tamworth (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dosthill & Two Gates (21 crimes), with a difference of 96 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tamworth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle155
Belgrave65
Glascote57
Bolehall55
Amington52

Safest Wards:

Spital48
Stonydelph48
Wilnecote36
Mercian36
Trinity21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Tamworth117
Kettlebrook80
Wilnecote West & Hockley67
Amington64
Glascote Heath60

Safest Areas:

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts55
Belgrave44
Bolehall34
Wilnecote East31
Dosthill & Two Gates21

Tamworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tamworth has recorded 573 crimes with crime rate of 7.29 ranking 194th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield665 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands579 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford928 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme959 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase740 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire796 311,065 110,197 3

Tamworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 246 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (450 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (122 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 487 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202536
March 202534
February 202547
January 202533
December 202438
November 202430
October 202447
September 202434
August 202438
July 202439
June 202486

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202522
February 202519
January 202517
December 202410
November 202416
October 202422
September 202432
August 202426
July 202423
June 202432

A total of 596 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202553
March 202549
February 202551
January 202542
December 202455
November 202443
October 202444
September 202444
August 202449
July 202452
June 202476

A total of 635 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202554
March 202551
February 202546
January 202540
December 202427
November 202433
October 202461
September 202483
August 202441
July 202449
June 2024102

A total of 2902 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 241.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025197
April 2025226
March 2025260
February 2025184
January 2025212
December 2024258
November 2024199
October 2024207
September 2024232
August 2024231
July 2024246
June 2024450

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 202511
January 202523
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411
July 202411
June 20246

A total of 583 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202535
March 202547
February 202542
January 202544
December 202451
November 202428
October 202449
September 202446
August 202432
July 202453
June 202486

A total of 125 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202417
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410

A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202538
March 202529
February 202532
January 202534
December 202447
November 202442
October 202429
September 202437
August 202428
July 202423
June 202450

A total of 782 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 202588
March 202570
February 202533
January 202542
December 202431
November 202443
October 202451
September 202448
August 202459
July 202484
June 2024122

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412

High Crime Locations Tamworth in May 2025

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

1. Ventura Park Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hilmore Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
3. Lindera (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person1
Public order1
5. Sorrel (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Wigford Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7

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