Newcastle West vs Tamworth Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Newcastle West Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Tamworth Town Staffordshire Police

      Newcastle West vs Tamworth Town Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newcastle West
      Staffordshire Police
      1,736 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.5% trend
      14.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Tamworth Town
      Staffordshire Police
      1,872 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      27.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newcastle West
      B Tamworth Town
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,736
      1,872
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,453
      1,663
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.5%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.9%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newcastle West
      B Tamworth Town
      Violent Crime
      689 ↑18%
      614 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      363 ↑43%
      196 ↑72%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑41%
      113 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑44%
      144 ↑25%
      Burglary
      48 ↓2%
      35 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↓4%
      89 ↓23%
      Drugs
      42 ↑20%
      39 ↓15%
      Public Order
      121 ↑7%
      203 ↑26%
      Robbery
      15 ↑67%
      24 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↑7%
      338 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓36%
      18 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓6%
      13 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑38%
      32 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tamworth Town is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newcastle West safer than Tamworth Town?

      Newcastle West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,736 crimes in the last 12 months. Tamworth Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,872 crimes. Tamworth Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newcastle West vs Tamworth Town?

      Newcastle West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tamworth Town shows +12.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newcastle West and Tamworth Town?

      In Newcastle West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (689 incidents). In Tamworth Town, it is Violent Crime (614 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newcastle West and Tamworth Town?

      Newcastle West recorded 363 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tamworth Town recorded 196. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Newcastle West vs Tamworth Town?

      Violent crime in Newcastle West totalled 689 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 614 in Tamworth Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newcastle West and Tamworth Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newcastle West recorded 1,453 crimes (now 1,736, a change of +19.5%). Tamworth Town recorded 1,663 crimes previously (now 1,872, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newcastle West and Tamworth Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Newcastle West has a resolution rate of 14.9% and Tamworth Town has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newcastle West and Tamworth Town?

      Newcastle West falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Tamworth Town is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newcastle West and Tamworth Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Newcastle West or Tamworth Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newcastle West and Tamworth Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.