Featherstone Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Featherstone’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents — 30.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the safer half of the national distribution, a position likely reinforced by its status as a smaller, built-up area within South Staffordshire. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59.5% of all incidents (22 cases) — a rate of 3.4 per 1,000, 23% above the UK average for this category. This apparent paradox — lower overall rates but higher rates in violent crime — may reflect local demographics or policing priorities. Vehicle crime, at 5 cases (0.8 per 1,000), was 78% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to summer mobility patterns or the presence of key transport routes. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 64% below the UK average, a statistic that could indicate effective community engagement or lower population density. Seasonally, June marks the start of summer, a period when increased foot traffic and extended daylight hours may influence both violent and property crime trends. While the overall rate remains stable, the interplay between local factors and national averages highlights the need for context-specific analysis. The data also reveals a sharp contrast in crime categories: while violence and sexual offences are represented, other types such as burglary and criminal damage are significantly below the UK average. This divergence may reflect the area’s character — a smaller, less densely populated built-up area where community cohesion and local policing could play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

June 2024 saw a 150% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents — a stark rise that may reflect summer mobility patterns or increased vehicle presence in local areas. Concurrently, drugs-related offences and other crime categories both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking a notable shift in the crime mix. This uptick in non-violent categories contrasts with an 8.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 24 to 22 cases. While the overall rate remained stable, the shift in crime types highlights a potential seasonal realignment: property crimes such as vehicle crime may be influenced by summer holidays and increased travel, whereas violence may be tempered by longer daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour, at 3 cases, remained significantly below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), suggesting local community dynamics or policing efforts may be contributing to this divergence.

Featherstone’s crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no sudden shifts in criminal activity, though local patterns still diverge from the UK average. Daily crime reporting shows one incident per day on average, a figure that, while low, may reflect the area’s smaller population and lower density compared to major urban centres. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 175 residents — a ratio that places Featherstone in a safer bracket relative to national trends. With 6,468 residents, the area’s population size means individual risk exposure remains minimal, even as crime types like vehicle offences rise sharply. This stability contrasts with broader UK trends, where higher population density often correlates with more frequent but less severe incidents. The data underscores that while national averages illustrate higher overall crime, local factors such as community engagement or geographic isolation may contribute to Featherstone’s relatively low profile.