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Crime in Leyfields

Leyfields had 818 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 3 Tamworth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle Tamworth area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

B79, Tamworth · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leyfields

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121crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 3Tamworth rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common296 in 3 months

Month by month

314 Mar 310 Apr 299 May 303 Jun 278 Jul 237 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leyfields. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29636%
anti-social behaviour12015%
shoplifting11214%
public order729%
theft506%
vehicle crime466%
criminal damage344%
burglary253%

Leyfields against Tamworth

TypeLeyfields per 1,000Middle Tamworth areaChange
Violence43.836.9▼ 17%
Burglary3.73.4▼ 24%
Vehicle crime6.85.4▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour17.814.6▲ 5%
Theft and robbery11.47.8▲ 8%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Leyfields121▼ 11%
Fazeley120.8▼ 3%
Bonehill104.1▲ 6%
Tamworth95.7▼ 11%
Mile Oak70.2▲ 46%
Coton Farm48.6▼ 41%
See every Tamworth area ranked on the crime in Tamworth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Leyfields a safe area?

Leyfields had about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 3 Tamworth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leyfields?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (296), followed by anti-social behaviour (120) and shoplifting (112).