Featherstone Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Featherstone, the per-capita risk of encountering crime in February 2024 was 4.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, placing the area 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1. This rate translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per day for the built-up area, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than abstract statistics. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 63% of all incidents reported in the month. This proportion is slightly higher than the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may influence violent crime patterns despite the overall lower rate. The seasonal context of February—as a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violence-related incidents indicates ongoing challenges in community safety. Property crimes, while less frequent than violent crimes, still accounted for 30% of all incidents, with vehicle crime and criminal damage making up 11% each. These figures may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where parking areas and local retail zones could create opportunities for certain types of crime. The area's overall crime profile illustrates a combination of seasonal trends and local characteristics, with the relatively low rate offering reassurance to residents while highlighting the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

February 2024 saw sharp declines in vehicle crime (-72.7%), other theft (-66.7%), and other crime (-33.3%) compared to January. These reductions likely reflect the seasonal lull in activity typical of small built-up areas during winter months. Violent crimes in Featherstone (2.6 per 1,000) remain 4% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may contribute to this trend. Property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers, accounted for 30% of all incidents, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in residential areas. The area's vehicle crime rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 14% above the UK average, possibly linked to the presence of local parking areas near commercial zones.

Featherstone's crime rate in February 2024 fell by 43.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.4 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in small built-up areas, where winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in February, a figure that may reflect the limited scale of local retail and social hubs. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 240 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Featherstone remains lower than in larger urban centres. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible way for residents to gauge their personal risk, contextualising statistics within the local population size and community dynamics.