Featherstone Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Featherstone’s November 2024 crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents places it 2.6% below the UK average, a narrow but consistent margin. The most striking anomaly is the category of violence and sexual offences, which recorded 18 incidents—2.8 per 1,000 residents—9% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence highlights a localised trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of November and the proximity to Bonfire Night, which can increase tensions in public spaces. Other crime and vehicle crime also stood out, with the former at 1.4 per 1,000 (724% above UK average) and the latter at 1.4 per 1,000 (218% above UK average). These figures suggest a possible link to the area’s infrastructure or demographics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The breakdown also reveals a lower-than-average rate of anti-social behaviour, which may reflect community initiatives or the impact of local policing efforts. Seasonal context is critical here: Black Friday shopping could have driven retail-related crimes, while the early onset of darker evenings may have contributed to increased incidents of violence and disorder. However, the overall crime rate remains relatively stable, and the slight decline in violence and sexual offences—down by 5.3% from October—offers a counterpoint to the spikes in other categories. This complex picture underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both the specific pressures of November and the broader challenges of maintaining public safety in a built-up area of South Staffordshire.

November 2024 saw dramatic increases in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 500% compared to the previous month, rising from one to six incidents. This spike, coupled with a 125% increase in vehicle crime (from four to nine cases), points to a significant shift in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, with two incidents reported after previously being absent. These changes contrast with a small 5.3% decline in violence and sexual offences, which remained the most common category at 37.5% of all crimes. Other crime and vehicle crime were 724% and 218% above UK averages, respectively, underscoring Featherstone’s distinct challenges. Residents might find the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it suggests localized factors—such as Bonfire Night activities—may have contributed to the increase.

Featherstone’s crime rate in November 2024 rose by 17.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.3 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. While this increase places the area slightly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, the shift in crime types reveals a notable shift in patterns. Daily crime in the area averaged two incidents per day over the month, a figure that, while low, masks spikes in specific categories. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the population context, but the distribution of crimes—particularly the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—suggests localized pressures. The population of 6,468 residents means that even small changes in crime types can have visible impacts on community perception, though the overall volume remains manageable compared to national benchmarks.