Featherstone Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Featherstone's crime rate in June 2023 (8.2 per 1,000 residents) places the area 3.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents, a category that exceeded the UK average by 13% (2.9 per 1,000). This spike in violent crime may be partly explained by the summer season, when increased social activity and longer daylight hours can contribute to higher rates of alcohol-related incidents or disputes. The second most common category was 'Other crime,' which, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 633% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that may indicate underreporting, unique local circumstances, or challenges in categorising certain offences. Public order offences also rose above the UK average by 19%, linked to the start of the tourist season in nearby rural areas or changes in local community dynamics. Seasonal factors in June—such as the beginning of summer holidays and extended daylight—may influence crime patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces contributing to both violent incidents and public order issues. However, the area's overall lower crime rate compared to the UK suggests that local initiatives, community engagement, or geographic characteristics (such as a relatively compact built-up area with limited commercial zones) may be mitigating broader national trends.

June saw a 600% surge in 'Other crime,' rising from 1 to 7 incidents, a category that includes non-specific offences and may reflect underreporting or evolving crime patterns. Public order offences also rose sharply by 150%, with reports jumping from 2 to 5, potentially linked to increased social activity during the summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, from 6 to 4 incidents, suggesting possible effectiveness in local interventions or seasonal shifts in community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (39.6% of total crimes), decreased by 16% compared to May, a drop that may be attributed to targeted policing efforts or the start of summer holidays reducing certain types of incidents. 'Other crime' in Featherstone was 633% above the UK average (0.1 vs 7 per 1,000), a disparity that could indicate unique local challenges or reporting discrepancies requiring further analysis.

Featherstone's crime rate in June 2023 (8.2 per 1,000 residents) rose 23.2% compared to May's 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in local crime statistics. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's position 3.5% below the UK average. Daily crime figures reveal an average of 2 crimes per day in June, a rate that, while low, suggests consistent community exposure to crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 122 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly risk for local households. The population context—6,468 residents—means that even small absolute increases in crime can translate to noticeable shifts in perceived safety, particularly in a built-up area with limited spatial dispersion. This monthly exposure statistic, when paired with the 23.2% increase from May, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance without overstating the scale of the change.