Featherstone (Wakefield) Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 12,098 residents, 142 crimes were recorded in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 11.7 per 1,000 people. This figure is 64.8% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a significant disparity in local crime patterns compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (57 incidents, 40.1% of total) were the most prevalent category, followed by vehicle crime (22 incidents, 15.5%) and anti-social behaviour (14 incidents, 9.9%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 2.5 per 1,000 and vehicle crime is 0.4 per 1,000. The winter month context may contribute to these patterns, with reduced outdoor activity potentially concentrating interactions in indoor spaces. However, the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences are higher than the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies could play a role. Vehicle crime, at 309% above the UK average, may reflect specific vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or parking practices. The seasonal lull typically associated with winter months appears inconsistent with the data, as vehicle crime spiked dramatically, linked to increased vehicle-related incidents during colder weather or unseasonal activity patterns.

February 2024 saw a 633.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 22 incidents. This surge, which is 309% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggests a marked shift in criminal activity. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 66.7% (6 to 10) and anti-social behaviour increased by 55.6% (9 to 14), indicating a possible correlation with seasonal factors or community tensions. In contrast, other theft and other crime categories decreased by 55.6% and 50.0% respectively, though these drops remain within normal fluctuations. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (88% above UK average) and the extreme overperformance of vehicle crime (309% above UK average) highlight areas requiring targeted intervention. For residents, the 633% rise in vehicle crime is a particularly stark indicator, suggesting heightened vulnerability in local car parks or transport hubs. This contrast with the 45% below UK average for other theft (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000) underscores the uneven distribution of crime types, with property-related offences showing mixed trends.

The crime rate in February 2024 (11.7 per 1,000) marks a 21.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.7 per 1,000, indicating a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, provides context for local residents. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 85 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly higher than the UK average. This ratio, when considered alongside the population of 12,098, underscores the density of criminal activity relative to the area's size. The comparison to the previous month highlights a shift in crime patterns that may be influenced by factors such as seasonal transitions or local events. While the daily crime count offers a snapshot of ongoing activity, the monthly exposure figure illustrates the cumulative impact on the community. This data suggests that residents may be more likely to encounter crime than the national average, necessitating a closer examination of local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives.