Stafford North vs Tamworth Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Stafford North Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Tamworth Town Staffordshire Police

      Stafford North vs Tamworth Town Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Stafford North
      Staffordshire Police
      1,298 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Tamworth Town
      Staffordshire Police
      1,872 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stafford North
      B Tamworth Town
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,298
      1,872
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,246
      1,663
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stafford North
      B Tamworth Town
      Violent Crime
      546 ↓4%
      614 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      191 ↑25%
      196 ↑72%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑20%
      113 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓30%
      144 ↑25%
      Burglary
      38 ↓17%
      35 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↑20%
      89 ↓23%
      Drugs
      34 ↑21%
      39 ↓15%
      Public Order
      118 ↑1%
      203 ↑26%
      Robbery
      13 ↑44%
      24 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓18%
      338 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      14 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓17%
      18 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑31%
      13 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑105%
      32 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      A Stafford North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stafford North safer than Tamworth Town?

      Stafford North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,298 crimes in the last 12 months. Tamworth Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,872 crimes. Stafford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stafford North vs Tamworth Town?

      Stafford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — 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 Stafford North and Tamworth Town?

      In Stafford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (546 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 Stafford North and Tamworth Town?

      Stafford North recorded 191 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 Stafford North vs Tamworth Town?

      Violent crime in Stafford North totalled 546 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 Stafford North and Tamworth Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stafford North recorded 1,246 crimes (now 1,298, a change of +4.2%). Tamworth Town recorded 1,663 crimes previously (now 1,872, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stafford North 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. Stafford North has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Tamworth Town has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stafford North and Tamworth Town?

      Stafford North 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 Stafford North 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 Stafford North or Tamworth Town on a crime map?

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

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