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

Featherstone’s November 2025 crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents places it 28.8% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most striking outlier. This category alone accounted for 36 incidents (59% of total crimes), far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The high rate of violence may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which typically sees increased public gatherings, or the darker evenings of November reducing visibility and potentially contributing to higher incidents. Other crime, though less frequent, remains 650% above the UK average, with 8 cases (1.2 per 1,000), suggesting either underreporting or unique local dynamics. Vehicle crime, at 4 incidents (0.6 per 1,000), is 50% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area’s built-up nature and potential traffic congestion. The overall crime profile reflects a mix of persistent challenges and seasonal fluctuations, with property crimes (11 incidents) accounting for 18% of the total and violent crimes dominating the landscape. While the rate of violent crime is higher than the UK average, the proportion of property crime is lower, indicating a shift in the balance of criminal activity. This divergence may be attributable to Featherstone’s character as a built-up area within South Staffordshire, where social interactions and commercial activity could influence crime patterns differently than in more rural settings. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors such as the timing of events like Black Friday, which may have contributed to a different crime mix compared to other months.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, while burglary also doubled from 1 to 2 cases. These spikes contrast with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from 8 to 4, and a 33.3% drop in other theft, reducing from 3 to 2. The violence and sexual offences category, at 36 incidents (5.6 per 1,000), remains starkly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Other crime, which includes unclassified incidents, surged to 8 cases (1.2 per 1,000), an astonishing 650% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests potential gaps in categorisation or reporting. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft both align closely with UK averages, at 0.3 per 1,000. For residents, the reduction in vehicle crime may indicate fewer opportunities for theft during the month, possibly linked to reduced car usage in colder weather or improved security measures. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson could reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or increased community tensions during the holiday period.

Featherstone’s November 2025 crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.3% decrease from the previous month’s 10.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight downturn in overall criminal activity. This shift contrasts with the area’s position above the UK average, which remains consistent at 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure of approximately 2 crimes per day offers a tangible snapshot of the pace of incidents, though this is a local metric and not directly comparable to national daily averages. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure that highlights the frequency of incidents within the community. While this figure is not inherently alarming, it underscores the importance of local policing and community engagement in managing crime trends. The population context further illustrates that, despite the area’s elevated rate relative to the UK, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given Featherstone’s size of 6,468 residents. This comparison invites reflection on how local factors—such as seasonal events and community-specific dynamics—may influence crime patterns even when broader national averages suggest otherwise.