Featherstone Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Featherstone's crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.7% increase over the UK average, reflecting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 67.4% of all reported incidents, with 33 cases recorded compared to the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This category alone is 120% above the national benchmark, suggesting a significant divergence from the typical UK crime profile where property crime often predominates. Other crimes also showed marked increases, with 6 incidents reported (0.9 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.1, and drug-related offences rising to 3 cases (0.5 per 1,000) from 1 in January. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may contribute to the concentration of crimes in indoor spaces, though the sharp rise in violent crime cannot be explained solely by seasonal factors. Featherstone's built-up area status, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely creates environments where interpersonal conflicts escalate, particularly during periods of reduced outdoor engagement. While the overall crime rate remains relatively low in absolute terms (49 crimes for 6,468 residents), the disproportionate focus on violent crime compared to the UK profile indicates a need for targeted local interventions.

February saw a 37.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 24 to 33 incidents. This category now sits 120% above the UK average, with 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.3. Drug-related crimes surged by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases, a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents (117% above UK). Robbery also doubled, with one incident reported for the first time in February. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1) and public order offences fell by 40% (from 5 to 3). The spike in violent crime contrasts sharply with the 43% reduction in vehicle crime, which fell to 0.2 per 1,000 (below the UK average of 0.3). These shifts suggest a reallocation of criminal activity from property to personal safety, with implications for local policing strategies.

Featherstone's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, an 8.9% increase from 7.0 per 1,000 in January. This places the area 18.7% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly from previous months. On a daily basis, residents face roughly 2 reported crimes per day, though this figure remains contextually low given the area's population of 6,468. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 132 residents, a ratio that translates to a monthly exposure rate of approximately 0.76% for any individual. This figure, while higher than the UK average, reflects the concentrated nature of violent crime in Featherstone compared to the broader national profile. The population-scaled perspective shows that while absolute numbers are small, the proportion of violent crime relative to property crime diverges significantly from the UK pattern, where property crime typically dominates.