Crime in Tamworth district: statistics, rates and trends
6,572 crimes were recorded in Tamworth district in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tamworth district at a glance
- Crime trends in Tamworth district
- Types of crime in Tamworth district
- Tamworth district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Tamworth district
- Streets with the most crime in Tamworth district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tamworth district
- Population and deprivation in Tamworth district
- Questions about crime in Tamworth district
- About this data
6,572 crimes were recorded in Tamworth district in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,732 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Tamworth district has the 176th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tamworth district | Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,572 | 69,115 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 76.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 81,117 | 907,153 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tamworth district was highest in the year to July 2018 (7,288 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (6,235). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 6,572 | 81.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,717 | 82.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,454 | 79.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 7,054 | 87.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,598 | 81.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,235 | 76.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,419 | 79.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,924 | 85.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 7,288 | 89.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 617 |
| June 2026 | 595 |
| May 2026 | 601 |
| April 2026 | 592 |
| March 2026 | 609 |
| February 2026 | 476 |
| January 2026 | 488 |
| December 2025 | 508 |
| November 2025 | 499 |
| October 2025 | 501 |
| September 2025 | 528 |
| August 2025 | 558 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tamworth district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+19%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%).
The largest falls were in theft from the person (-30%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,732 | 33.7 | 0.98 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 869 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 584 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +1% |
| Public order | 544 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 401 | 4.9 | 1.00 | -27% |
| Other theft | 355 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 341 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Burglary | 249 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Drugs | 174 | 2.1 | 0.66 | +9% |
| Other crime | 112 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -12% |
| Robbery | 81 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 74 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -30% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tamworth district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tamworth district recorded 2,732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tamworth district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tamworth district recorded 869 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tamworth district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tamworth district recorded 584 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tamworth district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tamworth district recorded 544 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tamworth district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tamworth district recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tamworth district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tamworth district recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tamworth district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tamworth district recorded 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tamworth district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tamworth district recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tamworth district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tamworth district recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tamworth district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tamworth district recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tamworth district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tamworth district recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tamworth district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tamworth district recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tamworth district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tamworth district recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tamworth district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tamworth district recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Tamworth district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tamworth district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tamworth district |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Warwickshire | 5,299 | 79.0 | -3% |
| Lichfield | 7,576 | 67.7 | -16% |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 15,275 | 107.9 | +33% |
| Walsall | 30,398 | 102.8 | +27% |
| Birmingham | 146,625 | 123.9 | +53% |
| Solihull | 19,245 | 87.0 | +7% |
| North West Leicestershire | 7,873 | 70.4 | -13% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 7,748 | 66.4 | -18% |
11 areas within Tamworth district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Castle had the highest rate (215.4 per 1,000) and Trinity the lowest (31.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | Neighbourhood | 9,012 | 1,941 | 215.4 |
| Glascote | Neighbourhood | 7,613 | 659 | 86.6 |
| Belgrave | Neighbourhood | 7,806 | 627 | 80.3 |
| Tamworth | Town | 78,503 | 6,105 | 77.8 |
| Bolehall | Neighbourhood | 7,450 | 544 | 73.0 |
| Mercian | Neighbourhood | 7,138 | 457 | 64.0 |
| Amington | Neighbourhood | 9,122 | 574 | 62.9 |
| Spital | Neighbourhood | 8,647 | 523 | 60.5 |
| Wilnecote | Neighbourhood | 9,316 | 561 | 60.2 |
| Stonydelph | Neighbourhood | 7,666 | 458 | 59.7 |
| Trinity | Neighbourhood | 7,347 | 228 | 31.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Tamworth district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 308 |
| On or near Supermarket | 198 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 161 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 111 |
| On or near George Street | 106 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 96 |
| On or near Forties | 84 |
| On or near High Broom Court | 82 |
| On or near Colehill | 81 |
| On or near Ventura Park Road | 78 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tamworth district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,376 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,623 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 869 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 707 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 294 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 258 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 231 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 107 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 70 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.1% |
Tamworth district has an estimated population of 81,117. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tamworth district sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tamworth district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.4% |
Is Tamworth district a safe place to live?
Tamworth district recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Tamworth district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (869).
Is crime in Tamworth district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tamworth district was down 2% on the year before: 6,572 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,717 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tamworth district?
Tamworth district is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Tamworth district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.