Tamworth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth’s crime rate in February 2024 was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This continued safety profile is shaped by a combination of seasonal factors and the area’s geographic character. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.0% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (8.8%) and criminal damage and arson (7.2%). These figures align with Tamworth’s status as a largely rural district, where violent crime and property-related offences dominate over urban-specific categories like theft from the person. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower crime rates observed, though the area’s consistently low rates suggest broader underlying factors. The breakdown of crime types reveals a pattern consistent with rural environments: while violent crime remains significant, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are relatively low compared to UK averages. This suggests that Tamworth’s crime picture is influenced by its geographic and demographic characteristics, including limited high-density residential areas and a lower prevalence of commercial hubs that typically drive shoplifting or theft. The month’s data also highlights a shift in crime mix, with violent offences maintaining a higher proportion of total crimes compared to property-related incidents, a trend that may reflect local socioeconomic dynamics. As the year progresses into spring, further analysis will be needed to determine whether the February lull persists or if seasonal transitions bring new patterns to the area’s crime profile.

February 2024 saw one of the most dramatic month-on-month shifts in Tamworth’s crime profile: theft from the person dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident. This sharp decline may reflect seasonal factors, with fewer outdoor activities during winter reducing opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, burglary increased by 17.4% (23 to 27 incidents), a rise that contrasts with the overall downward trend. This shift could indicate a seasonal reallocation of criminal activity, linked to warmer weather approaching or changes in property security patterns. Tamworth’s violent crime rate—2.4 per 1,000—remains 4% below the UK average, a consistent feature of the area’s crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 52% below the UK average, highlighting a broader trend of lower rates in categories associated with public spaces. For residents, the 66.7% drop in theft from the person offers a tangible example of how seasonal and environmental factors can influence crime patterns in the area.

Tamworth’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may partly explain reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 15 crimes were reported over the 29 days of February, translating to roughly one crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure figure remains relatively low compared to UK averages, it underscores the consistent safety profile of the area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tamworth’s crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, a trend that has persisted despite minor fluctuations in specific categories. These figures, when contextualised with local rhythms, suggest that Tamworth’s crime picture is shaped by both seasonal and geographic factors, such as its status as a largely rural district with limited high-density urban areas.