Tamworth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This overall improvement, however, masks significant variations in specific categories, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common crime type (250 incidents, 42.2% of total). The summer season, characterized by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism, likely contributes to the elevated levels of violence and public order offences, which are 9% and 2% above UK averages respectively. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, remains 29% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies in this area. The data also reveals a stark divergence in local trends: while shoplifting and criminal damage are below the UK average (8% and 34% lower respectively), the sharp rise in possession of weapons (up 100% from 6 to 12 incidents) raises concerns about emerging patterns. This increase, which is 150% above the UK average, may reflect broader societal factors or localized pressures that warrant further investigation. As a largely urban district with a mix of residential and commercial areas, Tamworth’s crime profile is shaped by seasonal dynamics and the interplay between local demographics and economic activity, with the summer months typically seeing heightened activity in public spaces and events.

July 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 6 to 12. This surge, which is 150% above the UK average, signals a worrying development that may partly explain the rise in 'other crime' (up 75%) and drug-related offences (up 40%). These increases contrast with notable declines in robbery (-77.8%), vehicle crime (-32.8%), and other theft (-20%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.2% of all crimes, though they are only 2% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK rate (29% lower), a trend consistent with Tamworth’s historically lower levels of disruptive conduct. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where weapons-related incidents have spiked, as this category now exceeds the UK average by more than 150%.

Tamworth's crime rate in July 2025 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction aligns with a broader pattern of seasonal moderation, though localized spikes in specific categories remain notable. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 19 crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects both the month’s length and the distribution of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a ratio that contextualizes the scale of incidents relative to the population. With Tamworth’s population of 81,117, this monthly exposure underscores the importance of localized awareness, particularly given the sharp rise in possession of weapons and other crime. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Tamworth’s relative safety in most categories, though exceptions like weapons-related offences reveal areas requiring focused attention.