Featherstone Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a troubling chapter in Featherstone’s crime history, with the area’s overall crime rate at 7.9 per 1,000 — 12.9% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, while not the highest on record, signals a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 47.9% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and drugs (8.3%). These trends align with the seasonal context of December, a month typically characterised by dark evenings, empty homes during the holiday period, and increased foot traffic in retail areas — all factors that may contribute to heightened criminal activity. The sharp rise in drug-related crimes, which surged 700% compared to the previous month, underscores an emerging concern that could have long-term implications for the community. While the overall rate decreased slightly from November (8.4 per 1,000), the shift in crime composition — with property crimes now comprising a smaller share (30%) than violent crimes (46%) — indicates a growing focus on personal safety and public disorder. This pattern is not unique to Featherstone; however, the area’s rates for specific categories like violence and drugs are higher than national averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. The seasonal context of December, with its associated pressures on both residents and local services, may have exacerbated these trends. As such, the data highlights a combination of local conditions and broader societal factors, requiring a nuanced approach to crime prevention.

December 2025 saw alarming surges in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences increasing by 700% compared to the previous month, rising from one to eight incidents. This dramatic jump, coupled with a 166.7% rise in criminal damage and arson (from six to sixteen cases), signals a concerning shift in local criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, which account for nearly half (47.9%) of all recorded crimes, remain 48% above the UK average, a disparity that likely reflects the area’s demographic and social dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 75% (from eight to two cases), and burglary dropped by 66.7% (from three to one), possibly linked to seasonal factors such as holiday closures reducing opportunities for theft. Residents should be particularly cautious regarding drug-related incidents, which now constitute a significant portion of the local crime profile and are 159% above the UK average. These trends suggest a combination of local conditions and broader national patterns, warranting further scrutiny by authorities.

Featherstone's crime rate in December 2025 (7.9 per 1,000) marked a 5.8% decline from the previous month’s 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight easing in overall criminal activity. However, the rate remains 12.9% above the UK average, highlighting persistent local challenges. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of three incidents reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 12,098, illustrates the frequency of incidents within a relatively small community. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily patterns, but it provides a clear snapshot of the area’s crime burden compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective further reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the UK average, particularly in categories such as violence and drug-related offences, which are elevated in Featherstone.