Featherstone (South Staffordshire) Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, Featherstone (South Staffordshire) recorded 47 crimes across its 6,468 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 — 6.4% below the UK average of 7.8. This figure, while slightly up from February's 7.1, reflects a built-up area's ongoing balance between urban activity and community safety. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (22 incidents, 46.8% of total), a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 that was 25% above the UK average for this category. This may be partly explained by the area's proximity to commuter routes and the transitional nature of March, with evenings lengthening and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Other crime (8 incidents, 17.0%) surged to 532% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate underreported or evolving types of activity, such as digital crimes or unclassified incidents. Vehicle crime (5 incidents, 10.6%) also exceeded the UK average by 105%, linked to the area's road networks and parking patterns. Meanwhile, categories like anti-social behaviour (1 incident, 2.1%) were 84% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or seasonal shifts in community behaviour. The seasonal context of March — a transition to spring with longer evenings — may influence patterns, though the overall rate remains firmly below the UK average. This data underscores the need for targeted local strategies while maintaining the area's relatively safe profile.

March 2025 saw a 300% increase in 'other crime' (2 to 8 incidents), the most dramatic month-on-month jump in the area. This category, which includes non-violent, non-property offences, was 532% above the UK average, raising questions about underreported or emerging types of activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75% (4 to 1), a drop that may reflect seasonal patterns as evenings lengthen and community engagement shifts. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (22 incidents), decreased by 26.7% from February's 30, a change consistent with the transition to spring and potentially reduced indoor congregation. 'other theft' rose by 100% (0 to 2), a shift that could be linked to increased outdoor activity or specific local events. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories aligning with UK averages (e.g. public order offences, 9% above) while others diverge sharply.

Featherstone's crime rate in March 2025 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 2.3% increase from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day across its 6,468 residents, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. This rate is slightly higher than February's but still positions Featherstone as a relatively low-crime area compared to the UK. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small shifts in crime counts can translate to meaningful changes in local experience, particularly for categories like 'other crime' which saw a 300% month-on-month rise. These figures, when paired with the area's built-up character, suggest that while overall safety is maintained, targeted attention to emerging trends may be warranted.