Tamworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth's May 2025 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places it 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national figure is most evident in vehicle crime, which at 0.9 per 1,000 residents is 125% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The area's crime profile reflects a mix of urban and rural characteristics, with the town's retail and transport hubs likely contributing to both vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, accounting for 34.4% of all crimes, though this rate is 15% below the UK average. Seasonal factors in May—longer evenings, increased outdoor activity, and bank holidays—may partly explain the higher prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which together make up 25.8% of reported crimes. Despite these trends, Tamworth's overall safety remains comparatively strong, with property crimes at 2.4 per 1,000 (violence and sexual offences) and 1.4 per 1,000 (anti-social behaviour) both below UK averages. This suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or targeted interventions in high-risk areas, may be contributing to the area's lower-than-average violent crime rates. However, the sharp divergence in vehicle crime highlights the need for further analysis of traffic patterns, parking enforcement, or vehicle-related vulnerabilities in Tamworth's infrastructure.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 35 to 70 incidents. This surge, which places Tamworth's rate at 0.9 per 1,000 residents—125% above the UK average—suggests a potential link to seasonal factors like increased traffic during bank holidays or expanded retail activity. Other notable shifts include a 50% rise in theft from the person, though this remains a minor category at 0.0 per 1,000. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3 incidents), and burglary decreased by 31.8% (from 22 to 15). The breakdown of crime types reveals a significant imbalance: while violence and sexual offences dominate at 34.4% of total crimes, vehicle crime's disproportionate increase may signal a specific vulnerability. Residents might find the 125% gap in vehicle crime rates particularly relevant, as it could indicate risks associated with parking areas or transport hubs. The category's UK-wide average of 0.4 per 1,000 underscores Tamworth's outlier status, though no definitive causal link is established in the data.

Tamworth's crime rate in May 2025 (7.1 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a -1.5% change. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends, though specific categories like vehicle crime saw dramatic increases. On a daily basis, the area recorded 18 crimes per day in May, a local metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide figures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. When compared to the UK average, Tamworth's 7.1 per 1,000 rate is 12.3% lower, a difference that highlights the area's relative safety despite specific challenges in categories like vehicle crime. The population context—81,117 residents—further illustrates that even with 573 total crimes, the per-capita rate remains below the national benchmark. This comparative advantage may be attributed to factors such as Tamworth's mix of urban and rural characteristics, which could limit certain types of crime while creating unique vulnerabilities in others.