Tamworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Tamworth's crime rate in February 2026 was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 7.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer local authority districts in England, though the crime profile reveals a complex mix of trends. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and vehicle crime (8.2%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may help explain the overall lower crime rate compared to busier periods. However, this seasonality does not fully account for the sharp rise in robbery, which saw a 400% increase from the previous month. The area's crime picture is also shaped by its character as a mixed rural-urban district, with commuter routes and retail centres influencing vehicle crime and shoplifting rates. While anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both declined, the upward trend in robbery suggests that specific factors, such as targeted incidents or changes in policing focus, may be at play. The UK comparison highlights Tamworth's relative safety, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, though vehicle crime remains higher than the national average. These patterns underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both local and national frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 400% increase in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This surge was the most significant month-on-month shift in Tamworth's crime profile, outpacing even the 56.3% rise in burglary and the 44.4% increase in vehicle crime. The sharp jump in robbery contrasts with notable decreases elsewhere, including a 30.4% drop in shoplifting and a 75% decline in bicycle theft. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.8% of all crimes, though this rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 3% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 43% higher than the national average, a figure that may be influenced by Tamworth's commuter routes and parking infrastructure. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the quieter winter months and reduced public spaces activity.

Tamworth's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and public gatherings are lower. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, reflecting the monthly exposure rate. With a population of 81,117, this statistic provides a population-scaled perspective, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing crime remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. The reduction in overall crime rate, though modest, may partly explain the drop in certain categories, such as shoplifting and bicycle theft, which saw significant declines. However, the sharp increase in robbery suggests that other factors, such as specific incidents or targeted activity, may have influenced the crime profile during this period.