Featherstone (Wakefield) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Featherstone’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 52.8% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents — 29.6% above the UK average — the area faces a stark contrast to national trends, particularly in violent crime categories. This rate, which exceeds the UK average by nearly a third, is driven by 67 recorded incidents of violence and sexual offences, a figure that is 92% higher than the national average of 2.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may contribute to shifts in crime patterns to tourism or empty homes. Public order offences, at 11.0% of the total, also significantly outpace the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community spaces. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (25% below), remains a notable category. These figures highlight a combination of local factors, including the area’s built-up nature and potential pressures on public services during summer months. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (52.8% vs 21.1%) contrasts with UK-wide trends, where property crime typically accounts for a larger share. This divergence may reflect Featherstone’s specific demographic or geographic characteristics, such as its proximity to urban centres or the presence of high-traffic areas that could amplify interpersonal conflicts.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in robberies, theft from the person, and drug-related crimes compared to July, with each category rising from zero to two incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, underscores a concerning shift in crime dynamics. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 54.5% (from 11 to 5 incidents), and public order offences fell by 46.2% (from 26 to 14), suggesting fluctuations in community policing efforts or seasonal factors. The area’s violent crime rate is 92% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 5.5 per 1,000 — a figure that could be influenced by the proximity to larger urban centres or the density of the built-up area. Conversely, shoplifting is 68% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000), potentially reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in certain parts of the area. These variations highlight the need for tailored strategies, such as increasing patrols in zones with rising violent crime or reinforcing anti-social behaviour prevention in public spaces.

Featherstone’s crime rate in August 2025 (10.5 per 1,000) represents a 9.2% decline from July’s 11.6 per 1,000, though it remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately four crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, translates to one reported crime for every 95 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. The population of 12,098 means that each individual faces a 0.1% chance of being involved in a crime during August, a rate that is higher than the UK average due to the elevated violent crime component. The drop from July may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the end of summer holidays reducing opportunities for certain offences, though the persistence of high violent crime rates suggests deeper, year-round challenges. Residents should consider these figures in the context of local initiatives, such as community safety partnerships or increased police visibility, which may have contributed to the month-on-month decline despite the overall elevated risk compared to the national average.