Featherstone Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a continuation of Featherstone's generally low crime profile, with an overall rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents—8.5% below the UK average. The area's crime picture was dominated by violence and sexual offences (61.9% of all crimes), a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 that stood 56% above the national average. This contrast with the UK's lower rate for this category may reflect local factors such as the built-up area's demographic mix or seasonal pressures during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both contributed 7.1% each to the total, though both categories showed notable differences from the UK average. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and potentially empty homes over the holidays—may have influenced patterns, with some crimes likely linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas. While the rate of violent crime remains a concern, the overall decline from November's 7.4 per 1,000 suggests a broader trend of reduced criminal activity. This could be attributed to a combination of seasonal factors, such as holiday-related community cohesion, and local initiatives that may have contributed to the 12.5% monthly drop. The relatively low rate of property crime (7 incidents, 16.7% of total) contrasts with the UK average, indicating effective local policing or environmental factors that deter such offences in this built-up area.

December saw significant reductions in vehicle crime (-66.7%) and criminal damage and arson (-66.7%) compared to November, suggesting a possible seasonal decline in property-related incidents. Conversely, public order offences doubled from zero to two cases, while theft from the person increased by 100% from zero to one. These spikes may reflect heightened social interactions during the festive period. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 (56% above the UK average), underscoring a persistent challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 47% below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000. For residents, the 12.5% monthly decline in overall crime rates offers a tangible indicator of improved local safety conditions, though targeted interventions may still be needed for specific offence types.

Featherstone's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 12.5% drop from November's 7.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a trend of reduced criminal activity in the built-up area. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded one reported crime per day in December, reflecting a steady but low level of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 154 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure within the local population. This monthly aggregate highlights that the vast majority of residents (over 98%) experienced no crime during the period. The population context further illustrates that even with 42 total crimes, the scale remains proportionally small compared to national benchmarks. This pattern may be influenced by seasonal factors such as holiday-related community cohesion or reduced opportunities for certain types of crime during winter months.