Featherstone Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Featherstone’s crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 42.9% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000, was 26% higher than the UK average, underscoring the area’s distinct challenges. The overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 was 1.3% below the UK average, a nuance that reflects the combination of local factors. While property crimes remained low—comprising only 14% of total incidents—violent offences were prevalent, likely influenced by the area’s built-up nature and seasonal dynamics. September, with its back-to-school period and the start of university freshers’ week, may have contributed to increased social interactions and associated risks. The data also highlights a sharp rise in ‘other crime,’ which was 1371% above the UK average. This category’s surge, coupled with a tripling of drug-related offences, suggests potential gaps in categorisation or unaddressed local issues. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell sharply, possibly due to reduced summer traffic or improved security measures. The seasonal context—nights drawing in and the transition from summer to autumn—may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and associated crime risks. Featherstone’s crime picture, while slightly better than the national average, reveals specific vulnerabilities that warrant targeted attention.

September 2024 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with ‘other crime’ surging by 220% from five to 16 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, was 1371% higher than the UK average, raising questions about its composition. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 80%, declining from five to one incident, likely reflecting changes in local activity or policing focus. Violence and sexual offences, though down by 16% from 25 to 21, remained 26% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in this area. The rise in drug-related offences—tripling from one to three—may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased social gatherings during the freshers’ period. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of local crime trends and the importance of monitoring specific categories for targeted interventions.

Featherstone’s crime rate in September 2024 rose 6.6% from the previous month’s 7.1 per 1,000 to 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over 30 days, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, highlighting the proportion of the population affected by reported incidents. This rate, while slightly below the UK average, underscores the need for localized analysis. The population context reveals that, despite the relatively low overall rate, certain categories—such as ‘other crime’—far exceed national averages, suggesting unique local factors at play. These figures, when considered alongside the area’s built-up nature within South Staffordshire, offer insight into how community-specific dynamics influence crime patterns. The shift from August to September also aligns with seasonal changes, such as the return to school and university freshers, which may contribute to fluctuations in certain offence types.