WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Mercian Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Mercian, localized within Tamworth.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.98per 1k

Total Population

16,130

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences8

Burglary7

Anti-social Behaviour3

Other Theft3

Shoplifting3

Robbery2

Vehicle Crime2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Public Order1

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Cavendish Map	Burglary: 3	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1	2
On or near Witney Close Map	Burglary: 1Other theft: 1	2
On or near Bloomfield Way Map	Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Kipling Rise Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Gawsworth Map	Shoplifting: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Browsholme Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Helmingham Map	Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Carlton Crescent Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Gerard Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1