Tamworth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with typical seasonal patterns, as October often sees increased crime due to shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents, slightly below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000). Shoplifting remained a persistent issue, contributing 11.1% of total crimes, though it was 11% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 9.3% of all crimes, was 53% below the UK average, reflecting Tamworth's relatively stable community dynamics. The seasonal context of October—earlier sunsets, Halloween events, and the transition from autumn to winter—likely influences crime patterns, though the overall rate remains lower than national averages. Tamworth's position as a mixed-use town with a blend of urban and semi-rural characteristics may contribute to its crime profile, where violent crime dominates but property crime remains lower than in more densely populated areas.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident. This anomaly may be linked to Halloween activities or isolated opportunistic crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 26.5% (from 83 to 61), a significant decrease that could reflect targeted police initiatives or seasonal retail strategies. Violent crime remained the largest category, but its rate of 2.6 per 1,000 was 3% below the UK average, suggesting Tamworth's local policing or community engagement efforts may be effective in curbing violent incidents. Burglary also saw a 31.3% decline, from 32 to 22 incidents, due to increased winter preparedness or seasonal home security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained 53% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may indicate Tamworth's social cohesion or effective local interventions. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person highlights the importance of personal security precautions, particularly during late-night Halloween events or other seasonal gatherings.

Tamworth's crime rate in October 2024 fell to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a possible stabilisation in local crime trends following a slight uptick in September. On a daily basis, Tamworth experienced an average of 18 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while modest, underscores the continuous presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for most comparable towns. Tamworth's population of 81,117 means that individual risk remains relatively low, though the 100% increase in theft from the person highlights areas where personal vigilance is needed. The town's overall performance—remaining 16% below the UK average—suggests that local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics may be contributing to its safer profile. However, the sharp rise in one specific category indicates that no area is entirely immune to crime fluctuations, even within a generally lower-risk environment.