Featherstone Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) maintains a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up area within a rural district, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime levels. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (58% of total), public order (11.6%), and vehicle crime (9.3%)—reflect patterns common in smaller urban centres. Violence and sexual offences. from May, remain 36% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as social dynamics or policing priorities may influence these rates. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, is higher than the national average, linked to the area’s road infrastructure or vehicle ownership patterns. Public order offences, also above the UK average, may correlate with local events or community interactions. Seasonal context plays a role: June, the start of summer, typically sees increased outdoor activity, which may deter some crimes but also create environments where public order issues arise. The low overall rate, combined with specific vulnerabilities, indicates a need for targeted interventions in areas such as vehicle crime and public safety, while broader success in reducing violent crime highlights effective local measures.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary, with two incidents reported compared to zero in May. This rise contrasts with significant declines in other categories: other crime fell by 40% (from five to three cases), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 40% (from five to three). While violent crime decreased by 30.6% (from 36 to 25 incidents), the rate of violence and sexual offences in Featherstone remained 36% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 62% higher than the national average, highlighting a local vulnerability. Other thefts in the area were 61% below the UK average, suggesting stronger local deterrence or reporting practices in this category. These shifts indicate a mixed picture: while some crime types are declining, others persist at elevated levels, requiring nuanced responses from local authorities.

Featherstone’s crime rate in June 2025 fell to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 31.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.7. This drop positions the area as one of the UK’s safer built-up areas, with the overall rate 17.3% below the national average of 8.1. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,468. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of this size. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which, while not directly comparable due to population differences, suggests Featherstone’s residents face fewer risks per capita. The reduction in crime likely reflects seasonal patterns, with June marking the start of summer and increased community activity potentially deterring criminal activity. However, the persistence of high rates in specific categories, such as violence and sexual offences, indicates areas for targeted local focus.