Tamworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth's October 2025 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 19.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with the area's historically lower crime profile, contrasts with the sharp drop in shoplifting—a category that saw a 52% decrease from September to October. The local crime picture was dominated by violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.8%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures align with Tamworth's character as a mixed-use town with a strong retail core and a relatively stable population. The seasonal transition into October, with darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contributed to some shifts in crime patterns. The overall crime rate remains 16% below the previous month's figure of 6.5 per 1,000, suggesting a sustained downward trend. While violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) compared to UK averages reflect the town's effective community policing and local initiatives, though these efforts are not explicitly documented in the dataset.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 52% drop in shoplifting, falling from 75 incidents in September to 36 in October. This decline may partly explain the overall reduction in property crimes, which accounted for 27.2% of total reported incidents (compared to 44.5% for violent crimes). Other thefts rose sharply by 57.1%, increasing from 21 to 33, a shift that could reflect changing patterns in local retail security or increased police focus on other crime types. Bicycle theft also saw a 50% increase, climbing from 4 to 6 incidents, a figure that aligns with Tamworth's growing cycling infrastructure and seasonal activity. In contrast, robbery fell 57.1% from 7 to 3, the most significant single category decrease. Violent crimes, while remaining the most common category, were 5% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, however, was 44% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000 vs 1.3 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect Tamworth's community-focused policing strategies and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. These figures provide a nuanced view of local crime dynamics, highlighting both areas of progress and persistent challenges.

Tamworth's crime rate in October 2025 (6.2 per 1,000) represented a 5.1% decrease from September's 6.5 per 1,000, continuing a trend of declining rates over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 16 crimes per day during October, a figure that places Tamworth among the safer local authority districts in the UK. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 162 residents offers a tangible metric for residents: over the course of October, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime was significantly lower than the UK average. This relative safety is reinforced by Tamworth's consistently lower rates for categories such as burglary (33% below UK average) and criminal damage (64% below UK average). However, the local context must be considered: with a population of 81,117, Tamworth's smaller size and lower population density compared to major urban centres may contribute to its lower crime rates. The 1-in-162 resident figure, while seemingly low, should be contextualised against the town's mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, which may distribute crime risk differently than more densely populated areas. These comparisons underscore both the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts and the inherent advantages of Tamworth's demographic and geographic profile.