Featherstone Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Featherstone’s crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 51.1% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—43% above the UK average—highlights a persistent challenge for local authorities. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places it just 1.4% below the UK average, a marginal difference that underscores the need for targeted interventions. The seasonal context of September, with the return of students to educational institutions and the transition to darker evenings, may contribute to the elevated levels of violence. The presence of a built-up area within South Staffordshire suggests a mix of residential and commercial activity that could influence crime patterns, particularly in public spaces. While property crimes such as burglary and other theft rose sharply, the decline in vehicle crime and public order offences indicates some areas of improvement. These trends may reflect a combination of seasonal factors, local policing efforts, and community initiatives aimed at reducing crime in high-risk zones. The dominance of violent crime, however, remains a critical focus for ongoing safety strategies.

September 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in bicycle theft, burglary, and other theft, with each category doubling from the previous month. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts with a 72.7% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 11 to 3 incidents. The drop in vehicle crime may align with seasonal patterns, as fewer people commute during the school term’s early weeks. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 11.1%, from 27 to 24 cases, though this category remains 43% above the UK average. Other notable trends include a 66.7% reduction in public order offences and an 186% surge in bicycle theft, which could reflect increased cycling activity during the autumn months or targeted criminal behaviour in local parks and trails.

Featherstone’s crime rate remained stable at 7.3 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall criminal activity. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively small population of 6,468. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area slightly below the UK average in some categories, such as public order offences, but significantly above others, like robbery. This mix indicates a combination of local factors, including the presence of community spaces that may foster both social interaction and, occasionally, conflict. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while individual incidents are infrequent, the concentration of certain crime types—such as violence and sexual offences—remains a focal point for local policing and community engagement efforts.