Featherstone Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Featherstone’s October 2023 crime profile, accounting for 43% of all reported incidents — a rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 52% above the UK average. This category’s prominence starkly contrasts with the overall crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000, which is itself 17.5% higher than the UK’s 8.0. The area’s crime profile reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former making up 49 of 114 total incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences further skewed the mix, contributing 15.8% and 12.3% respectively, both significantly above UK averages. These figures align with the characteristics of a built-up area within a larger urban centre, where higher population density and concentrated social interactions may increase opportunities for conflict and disorder. Seasonal factors likely played a role: October’s shorter evenings and the Halloween period may have influenced patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour. The data also highlights the absence of a clear seasonal dip in violent crime, which contrasts with typical patterns observed in other UK regions during this time of year. While property crime remained relatively low — shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary collectively accounted for 23% of incidents — the persistent elevation of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts are concentrated.

October 2023 saw a 140% increase in shoplifting, rising from five to 12 incidents, a spike that may reflect heightened retail activity during the pre-Christmas period or increased opportunities in local stores. Robbery, which had previously been absent, rose by 100% to one reported incident, a rare but notable occurrence. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 50%, with 18 incidents recorded — a figure that is 17% above the UK average. These rises contrast with declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 62.5% to six incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the end of the Halloween period. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 33.3% to two incidents, aligning with a broader trend of reduced property crime. The most striking disparity remains in violence and sexual offences, which not only dominate the crime mix (43% of total incidents) but also exceed the UK average by 52%. This category’s prominence may be influenced by local dynamics, such as the density of the built-up area and the interactions between residents and visitors.

Featherstone’s October 2023 crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 10.6, reflecting a modest downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly four reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. When scaled to the population of 12,098, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 106 residents — a statistic that highlights the relative frequency of incidents in a compact built-up area. This monthly aggregate contrasts with the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. The population context underscores that even a small number of crimes can have a noticeable impact on a community of this size, particularly in areas where public spaces are heavily used. The decline from October 2023 to September 2023 may align with seasonal factors, such as the transition to shorter evenings and the post-Halloween lull in activity, though these are speculative and not explicitly supported by the data.