Crime Rates at Rufford, Tamworth, B79 7UT

Rufford area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Mercian , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Rufford (B79 7UT) in the last 12 months was 13.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% lower than the Mercian average (66.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -96.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rufford (B79 7UT), the main crime hotspot is near Mansfield Close. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.