Tamworth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth recorded a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 2.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This modest improvement reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and vehicle crime (10.0%). The dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up only 22% of the total. This discrepancy may partly explain the area’s lower overall crime rate, as property crimes—such as burglary and shoplifting—tend to be more prevalent in urban centres. June, the start of summer, likely contributed to shifts in criminal activity, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the significant decline in anti-social behaviour (-21.6% month-on-month) suggests that local initiatives or seasonal changes may have temporarily curtailed such incidents. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (64% below the UK average) could reflect a combination of strong community policing, secure housing stock, or the absence of high-risk commercial zones. While the overall rate remains stable, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such offences are most common.

June 2025 saw a sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, rising by 43.1% compared to the previous month, with 282 incidents reported. This surge may be linked to the start of the summer season, which often correlates with higher alcohol consumption and increased social activity in public spaces. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with six incidents reported, a stark contrast to the previous month’s three. This spike could indicate a growing issue in specific neighbourhoods or events, though further data is needed to confirm patterns. On a more positive note, anti-social behaviour declined by 21.6%, dropping from 111 to 87 incidents. This decrease might reflect the impact of local initiatives or the natural ebb of seasonal factors. Vehicle crime also stood out, with a rate 116% above the UK average, likely driven by Tamworth’s strategic location on major transport routes. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 26.7%, and theft from the person dropped by 33.3%, both pointing to potential successes in community safety measures. These contrasting trends underscore the need for nuanced approaches to crime prevention, balancing resources between areas experiencing surges in violent crime and those showing signs of improvement.

Tamworth’s crime rate in June 2025 (7.9 per 1,000) marked a 12.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, a rise that, while notable, still keeps the area below the UK average. This monthly fluctuation may reflect the transient nature of certain crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, which dropped significantly but remains a persistent concern. On a daily basis, Tamworth saw an average of 21 crimes reported each day in June, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the need for sustained vigilance. When scaled to the area’s population of 81,117, these numbers illustrate the relative safety of Tamworth compared to larger urban centres. However, the rise in violent crime and the stark contrast with the UK average for vehicle crime suggest that local conditions—such as traffic patterns or unsecured vehicles—may require targeted attention. Residents may find the 1-in-126 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising the likelihood of experiencing a crime, though this should be balanced against the specific risks associated with violent and property-related offences.